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Newtown

Pennsylvania · 243 residents · 0.6 sq mi
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Newtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
Unchangedsince 2000
from 244 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
405 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+20%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1922212512803092000201020202024Newtown
2024275
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,643
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,359
+45%since 2000
from $14,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$582
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(244)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+109%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

Newtown, Pennsylvania has about 243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Newtown, Pennsylvania earns about $49,643 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $582 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

About 10.9% 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 1.3% of people in Newtown, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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