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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newton

New Jersey · 8,244 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Newton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $136,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,244
+10%since 1990
from 7,521 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,454 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 2,238 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+7%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Newton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,667
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,724 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,577
+39%since 1990
from $14,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$136,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$697
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $601 in 1990
US average: $602
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
51.0% rent
3.3
−22%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(7,319)
Black1.1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(231)
Asian0.5%(41)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,010)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(7,391)
Black3.3%(272)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(313)
Asian2%(161)
Diversity Score21.5%(1,772)
21
+60%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newton, New Jersey?

Newton, New Jersey has about 8,244 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newton, New Jersey earns about $41,667 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 $136,500, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, New Jersey?

About 19.2% 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 11.2% of people in Newton, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 723 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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