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Newton

North Carolina · 12,968 residents · 13.796 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,968
+3%since 2000
from 12,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
940 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 910 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Newton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,372
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,945
+3%since 2000
from $18,427 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(8,805)
Black13.7%(1,775)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,678)
Asian3.3%(426)
Other3.2%(414)
Diversity Score63.9%(8,288)
Diversity Score
64
+22%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, North Carolina?

Newton, North Carolina has about 12,968 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton, North Carolina earns about $38,372 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 $101,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, North Carolina?

About 16.9% 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 14.9% of people in Newton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,664 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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