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Newtown

Pennsylvania · 275 residents · 0.6 sq mi
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Newtown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $93,800. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
+13%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.0
+43%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1922212512803092000201020202024Newtown
2024275
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,917
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,865
+150%since 2000
from $14,722 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+54%since 2010
from 0.277 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
1.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newtown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% 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 Newtown, Pennsylvania?

Newtown, Pennsylvania has about 275 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 $67,917 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 $93,800.

How educated are people in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% 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 7.0% of people in Newtown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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