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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newton

North Carolina · 9,304 residents · 13.796 sq mi
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Newton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,888. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 3,256 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,304
−26%vs 2000
vs 12,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
674 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 36.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$23,888
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,696 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,882
−36%vs 2000
vs $18,427 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $83,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$338
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $528 in 2000
US average: $450
64.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
36.0% rent
2.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(9,220)
Black12.3%(1,540)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,196)
Asian3.4%(421)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(6,580)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(7,697)
Black15.4%(1,437)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(69)
Asian1.4%(132)
Other0.4%(38)
Diversity Score37.7%(3,511)
38
−28%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−4%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newton, North Carolina?

Newton, North Carolina has about 9,304 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Newton, North Carolina earns about $23,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, North Carolina expensive?

In Newton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, North Carolina?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, North Carolina?

About 12.5% of people in Newton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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