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North Newton

Kansas · 1,814 residents · 0.912 sq mi
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North Newton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,298. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $162,900. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% 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
1,814
+19%since 2000
from 1,522 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,989 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+8%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Newton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,298
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,974 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,234
+81%since 2000
from $18,869 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,528)
Black3.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(140)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other3.6%(65)
Diversity Score35.8%(650)
Diversity Score
36
+183%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Newton, Kansas?

North Newton, Kansas has about 1,814 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Newton, Kansas earns about $71,298 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 $162,900, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in North Newton, Kansas?

About 54.2% 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 5.1% 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 552 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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