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Newton

Kansas · 18,602 residents · 14.806 sq mi
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Newton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,602
+8%since 2000
from 17,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Newton
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,729
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,949
+51%since 2000
from $18,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(14,145)
Black2.2%(379)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,189)
Asian0.6%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.5%(5,923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(13,602)
Black2.3%(427)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(3,306)
Asian0.9%(163)
Other4.8%(895)
Diversity Score52.2%(9,716)
Diversity Score
52
+52%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Kansas?

Newton, Kansas has about 18,602 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Kansas?

The typical household in Newton, Kansas earns about $56,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Kansas expensive?

In Newton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Kansas?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in Newton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,902 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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