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Newton

New Jersey · 7,521 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Newton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,724. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $136,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,521
−9%vs 2000
vs 8,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,238 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Newton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,724
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,767
−28%vs 2000
vs $20,577 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.9%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $136,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $697 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
49.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.0% in 2000
50.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+28%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(7,391)
Black3.3%(272)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(313)
Asian2%(161)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.5%(1,772)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(7,319)
Black1.1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(231)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other1.1%(79)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,010)
Diversity Score
13
−38%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.8%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, New Jersey?

Newton, New Jersey has about 7,521 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton, New Jersey?

The typical household in Newton, New Jersey earns about $32,724 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, New Jersey expensive?

In Newton, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $136,800, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, New Jersey?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, New Jersey?

About 6.9% of people in Newton, New Jersey 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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