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Newton Hamilton

Pennsylvania · 203 residents (2025 est.) · 0.155 sq mi
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Newton Hamilton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,125. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $61,000. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−16%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,477 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.3
−17%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:203 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1151642142633131990201020202024Newton Hamilton
2024229
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,125
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,717
+165%since 2000
from $11,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+20%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information0.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,045
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
36.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−40%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(5)
Diversity Score5.3%(12)
Diversity Score
5
+479%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
67.9 min
+315%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.9%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+43.6 ptssince 2017
from 49.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania?

Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania has about 229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania earns about $68,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $1,045 a month.

How educated are people in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% of people in Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton Hamilton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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