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Newton

New Jersey · 7,997 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Newton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,997
−3%since 2000
from 8,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,380 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Newton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,702
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,296
+23%since 2000
from $20,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+66%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(6,257)
Black4.5%(361)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(987)
Asian2.9%(233)
Other0.8%(60)
Diversity Score44.2%(3,536)
Diversity Score
44
+106%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, New Jersey?

Newton, New Jersey has about 7,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton, New Jersey earns about $48,702 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 $264,500, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, New Jersey?

About 21.1% 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 12.8% 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 476 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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