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Newton

New Jersey · 8,374 residents · 3.36 sq mi
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Newton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,763. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $221,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,374
+2%since 2000
from 8,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,492 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+14%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Newton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,763
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,823
+74%since 2000
from $20,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $697 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
54.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(5,894)
Black5.2%(432)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,363)
Asian3.5%(292)
Other1.7%(138)
Diversity Score55.1%(4,610)
Diversity Score
55
+156%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, New Jersey?

Newton, New Jersey has about 8,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton, New Jersey earns about $66,763 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 $221,900, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, New Jersey?

About 28.0% 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 13.4% 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 853 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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