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Newtown

Pennsylvania · 2,257 residents (2025 est.) · 0.554 sq mi
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Newtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,429. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $783,400. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,224
−4%since 2000
from 2,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,014 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+17%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,257 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Newtown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,429
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,576
+224%since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−2%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$783,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,887
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $804 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+28%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(2,233)
Black1.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(2,139)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(20)
Asian0.8%(17)
Other1.7%(38)
Diversity Score9.3%(207)
Diversity Score
9
+40%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.7%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2017
from 91.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

Newtown, Pennsylvania has about 2,224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Newtown, Pennsylvania earns about $166,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newtown, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Newtown, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $783,400, and the typical rent is about $1,887 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

About 74.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newtown, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

About 2.0% of people in Newtown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newtown, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Newtown, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 341 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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