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Newtown

Pennsylvania · 2,248 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Newtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $489,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,248
−3%since 2000
from 2,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,058 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+10%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Newtown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,492
+42%since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $804 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+80%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,142)
Black0.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(27)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score8.3%(186)
Diversity Score
8
+25%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

Newtown, Pennsylvania has about 2,248 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 $74,000 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 $489,600, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Newtown, Pennsylvania?

About 54.6% 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 4.8% 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 317 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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