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North Newton

Kansas · 1,791 residents (2025 est.) · 0.912 sq mi
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North Newton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,402. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,155
+42%since 2000
from 1,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,363 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+4%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,791 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Newton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,402
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,974 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,733
+121%since 2000
from $18,869 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−15%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,421)
Black2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(43)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(1,739)
Black1.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(79)
Asian11.2%(241)
Other2.7%(58)
Diversity Score41.7%(900)
Diversity Score
42
+230%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Newton, Kansas?

North Newton, Kansas has about 2,155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Newton, Kansas?

The typical household in North Newton, Kansas earns about $87,402 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Newton, Kansas expensive?

In North Newton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $217,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in North Newton, Kansas?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Newton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Newton, Kansas?

About 4.8% of people in North Newton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Newton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, North Newton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 893 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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