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Newton Grove

North Carolina · 585 residents · 3.082 sq mi
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Newton Grove has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,962. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $122,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
−3%since 2000
from 606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+11%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4595376156937711990201020202024Newton Grove
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,962
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,555
+89%since 2000
from $19,295 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−15%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(439)
Black11.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(86)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(319)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(400)
Black13.7%(80)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(78)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other2.8%(16)
Diversity Score60.4%(353)
Diversity Score
60
+15%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton Grove, North Carolina?

Newton Grove, North Carolina has about 585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton Grove, North Carolina?

The typical household in Newton Grove, North Carolina earns about $55,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton Grove, North Carolina expensive?

In Newton Grove, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $122,300, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Newton Grove, North Carolina?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newton Grove, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton Grove, North Carolina?

About 9.9% of people in Newton Grove, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton Grove, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton Grove, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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