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2,246
TOTAL POPULATION
1,047
MALE POPULATION
1,199
FEMALE POPULATION
87.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$19,641
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,333
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,413
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
71.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
28.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
934
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Newton Area Codes

Race in Newton

The most populous races in Newton are White / Caucasian (1,659 | 73.9%), Black / African American (450 | 20.0%), and Two or more Races (118 | 5.2%).
Race in Newton
Race# Population% Population
Asian20.1%
Black / African American45020.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1034.6%
Native / Alaskan50.2%
White / Caucasian1,65973.9%
Two or more Races1185.2%
Some other Race120.5%
Total2,246100.0%

Ancestry in Newton

The most populous ancestries reported in Newton are American (917 | 40.8%), English (187 | 8.3%), German (186 | 8.3%), Mexican (91 | 4.1%), and French (57 | 2.5%), together accounting for 64.0% of all Newton residents.
Ancestry in Newton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American91740.8%
Arab50.2%
Bhutanese10.0%
Burmese110.5%
Cherokee150.7%
Eastern European10.0%
English1878.3%
European472.1%
French572.5%
French Canadian20.1%
German1868.3%
Greek70.3%
Indian (Asian)110.5%
Irish462.1%
Italian70.3%
Lebanese50.2%
Mexican914.1%
Norwegian40.2%
Pakistani10.0%
Polish180.8%
Scandinavian40.2%
Scotch-Irish200.9%
Scottish120.5%
Swedish40.2%
Swiss271.2%
Tohono O'Odham90.4%
West Indian20.1%
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Immigrants in Newton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Newton came from Asia (7 | 0.3%), Eastern Asia (6 | 0.3%), China (5 | 0.2%), Hong Kong (5 | 0.2%), and Japan (1 | 0.0%), together accounting for 1.1% of all Newton residents.
Immigrants in Newton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia70.3%
China50.2%
Eastern Asia60.3%
Hong Kong50.2%
Japan10.0%
South Eastern Asia10.0%
Thailand10.0%
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Sex and Age in Newton

Sex and Age in Newton

The most populous age groups in Newton are 15 to 19 Years (127 | 12.1%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (116 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Newton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years105 (10.0%)38 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years69 (6.6%)112 (9.3%)
10 to 14 Years82 (7.8%)82 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years127 (12.1%)73 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years42 (4.0%)52 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years122 (11.7%)45 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years37 (3.5%)116 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Years35 (3.3%)60 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years48 (4.6%)86 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years41 (3.9%)90 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years30 (2.9%)62 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years85 (8.1%)113 (9.4%)
60 to 64 Years72 (6.9%)53 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years24 (2.3%)60 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years59 (5.6%)60 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years27 (2.6%)60 (5.0%)
80 to 84 Years15 (1.4%)25 (2.1%)
85 Years and over27 (2.6%)12 (1.0%)
Total1,047 (100.0%)1,199 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Newton

Median Family Size in Newton

The median family size in Newton is 3.32 persons per family, with single male/father families (40 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.85 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (330 | 62.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Newton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple330 (62.0%)3.18
Single Male/Father40 (7.5%)3.85
Single Female/Mother162 (30.4%)3.48
Total Families532 (100.0%)3.32

Median Household Size in Newton

The median household size in Newton is 2.79 persons per household, with single male/father households (40 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.23 persons per household. non-family households (218 | 29.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Newton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple330 (44.0%)3.19
Single Male/Father40 (5.3%)4.23
Single Female/Mother162 (21.6%)3.87
Non-family218 (29.1%)1.11
Total Households750 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Newton

Out of a total of 750 households in Newton, 532 (70.9%) are family households, while 218 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 208, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 203.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Newton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-203 (27.1%)
2-Person Households208 (27.7%)9 (1.2%)
3-Person Households72 (9.6%)6 (0.8%)
4-Person Households99 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households97 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households15 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households41 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total532 (70.9%)218 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Newton

Fertility by Age in Newton

Average fertility rate in Newton is 189.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 221.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 47.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Newton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years6 (6.1%)82.0
20 to 34 years47 (47.5%)221.0
35 to 50 years46 (46.5%)192.0
Total99 (100.0%)189.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Newton

42.4% of women with births (99) in Newton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 48.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Newton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
35 to 50 years18 (39.1%)28 (60.9%)
Total42 (42.4%)57 (57.6%)

Fertility by Education in Newton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Newton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School19 (19.2%)164.0
High School Diploma44 (44.4%)246.0
College or Associate's Degree36 (36.4%)194.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total99 (100.0%)189.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Newton

57.6% of women with births in Newton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Newton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
High School Diploma6 (13.6%)38 (86.4%)
College or Associate's Degree36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total42 (42.4%)57 (57.6%)

Income in Newton

Income Overview in Newton

Per Capita Income in Newton is $19,641, while median incomes of families and households are $58,333 and $41,413 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,246$19,641
Median Family Income532$58,333
Mean Family Income532$64,317
Median Household Income750$41,413
Mean Household Income750$53,749
Income Deficit532$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,24671.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,24628.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,2460.42

Earnings by Sex in Newton

Average Earnings in Newton are $20,694, $49,779 for men and $14,306 for women, a difference of 71.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Newton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male435 (47.5%)$49,779
Female481 (52.5%)$14,306
Total916 (100.0%)$20,694

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Newton

The most common earnings brackets in Newton are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (92 | 21.1%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (63 | 13.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Newton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (1.4%)26 (5.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)37 (7.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (3.2%)44 (9.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99941 (9.4%)50 (10.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49915 (3.5%)38 (7.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (0.7%)63 (13.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49959 (13.6%)11 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (3.5%)31 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)18 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,99914 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (4.1%)50 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99910 (2.3%)18 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (1.6%)34 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (3.9%)27 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99924 (5.5%)6 (1.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99992 (21.1%)9 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99925 (5.8%)6 (1.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+27 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total435 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Newton

Average earnings in Newton are $57,589 for men and $14,702 for women, a difference of 74.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $61,484, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $40,536. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $15,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Newton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$57,857$15,000
College or Associate's Degree$40,536$0
Bachelor's Degree$61,484$41,250
Graduate Degree--
Total$57,589$14,702

Family Income in Newton

Family Income Brackets in Newton

According to the Newton family income data, there are 137 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Newton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000244.5%
$10,000 to $14,99920.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999517.9%
$25,000 to $34,999326.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996412.0%
$50,000 to $74,99913725.8%
$75,000 to $99,99911922.4%
$100,000 to $149,999346.4%
$150,000 to $199,99991.7%
$200,000+163.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Newton

2-person families (208 | 39.1%) account for the highest median family income in Newton with $65,417 per family, while 2-person families (208 | 39.1%) have the highest median income of $32,708 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Newton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families208 (39.1%)$65,417
3-Person Families95 (17.9%)$58,350
4-Person Families139 (26.1%)$50,313
5-Person Families34 (6.4%)$0
6-Person Families15 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families41 (7.7%)$0
Total532 (100.0%)$58,333

Family Income by Number of Earners in Newton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Newton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners67 (12.6%)$0
1 Earner223 (41.9%)$40,163
2 Earners212 (39.9%)$73,047
3+ Earners30 (5.6%)$113,571
Total532 (100.0%)$58,333

Household Income in Newton

Household Income Brackets in Newton

With 177 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Newton, accounting for 23.6% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (1.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Newton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000222.9%
$10,000 to $14,999749.9%
$15,000 to $24,99917723.6%
$25,000 to $34,999537.1%
$35,000 to $49,9998311.1%
$50,000 to $74,99915220.3%
$75,000 to $99,99911915.9%
$100,000 to $149,999456.0%
$150,000 to $199,99991.2%
$200,000+162.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Newton

The median household income in Newton is $41,413, with the highest median household income of $61,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 303 households (40.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 6 households (0.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Newton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years6 (0.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years251 (33.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years303 (40.4%)$61,250
65+ Years190 (25.3%)$35,568
Total750 (100.0%)$41,413

Poverty in Newton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton

With 26.3% poverty level for males and 27.6% for females among the residents of Newton, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (100.0%) and 13 females (65.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years41 (40.6%)14 (53.8%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (32.1%)59 (51.7%)
12 to 14 Years5 (9.3%)41 (53.2%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years34 (49.3%)13 (65.0%)
18 to 24 Years25 (28.4%)34 (33.7%)
25 to 34 Years47 (35.9%)28 (17.8%)
35 to 44 Years7 (9.1%)58 (43.6%)
45 to 54 Years13 (20.3%)9 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years19 (12.3%)35 (21.9%)
65 to 74 Years26 (31.3%)4 (4.9%)
75 Years and over10 (16.1%)5 (5.9%)
Total258 (26.3%)300 (27.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton

According to the poverty statistics in Newton, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years60 (59.4%)12 (46.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years55 (67.9%)55 (48.2%)
12 to 14 Years49 (90.7%)36 (46.8%)
15 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years35 (50.7%)7 (35.0%)
18 to 24 Years63 (71.6%)67 (66.3%)
25 to 34 Years84 (64.1%)129 (82.2%)
35 to 44 Years70 (90.9%)75 (56.4%)
45 to 54 Years51 (79.7%)121 (93.1%)
55 to 64 Years135 (87.7%)125 (78.1%)
65 to 74 Years57 (68.7%)78 (95.1%)
75 Years and over52 (83.9%)80 (94.1%)
Total723 (73.7%)788 (72.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Newton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Newton show that 4.9% or 16 of the total 330 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 24.3%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Newton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children161 (95.8%)7 (4.2%)
1 or 2 Children119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children28 (75.7%)9 (24.3%)
5 or more Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total314 (95.2%)16 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Newton

According to the poverty data in Newton, 82.5% or 33 single-father households and 37.0% or 60 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (82.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Newton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children33 (82.5%)21 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total33 (82.5%)60 (37.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Newton

The poverty data for Newton shows that 16 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 93 of the single-parent households (46.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (24.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Newton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (4.2%)2 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)24 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children9 (24.3%)54 (88.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total16 (4.9%)93 (46.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Newton

Employment by Class of Employer in Newton

Among the 816 employed individuals in Newton, private company employees (555 | 68.0%), state government employees (80 | 9.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (61 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Newton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees55568.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)70.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)617.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations465.6%
Local Government Employees597.2%
State Government Employees809.8%
Federal Government Employees81.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total816100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Newton

According to the labor force statistics for Newton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,746), 53.5% or 934 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.7% or 91 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 80.9% or 76 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 63.0% or 58 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Newton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years92 (48.9%)58 (63.0%)
20 to 24 Years76 (80.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years120 (71.9%)14 (11.9%)
30 to 34 Years98 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years166 (72.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years152 (68.2%)4 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years146 (73.7%)14 (9.6%)
60 to 64 Years38 (30.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years46 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total934 (53.5%)91 (9.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Newton

According to labor force statistics for Newton, 65.8% of individuals (721) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,095) are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.9% or 97 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Newton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46 (33.6%)21 (15.2%)
High School Diploma305 (69.5%)30 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree272 (67.7%)6 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97 (82.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total721 (65.8%)49 (4.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Newton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Newton are Community & Social Service (101 | 12.0%), Education Instruction & Library (88 | 10.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (53 | 6.3%), Management (46 | 5.5%), and Computers & Mathematics (38 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Newton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Newton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (94.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Newton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management19 (41.3%)27 (58.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science51 (96.2%)2 (3.8%)
Computers & Mathematics38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 18 (17.8%)83 (82.2%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (5.7%)83 (94.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (29.4%)24 (70.6%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Total (Category)98 (41.9%)136 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)411 (48.8%)431 (51.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Newton are Healthcare Support (87 | 10.3%), Personal Care & Service (47 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (35 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (22 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Newton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Newton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Newton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
Security & Protection22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving23 (65.7%)12 (34.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total (Category)57 (26.6%)157 (73.4%)
Total (Overall)411 (48.8%)431 (51.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Newton are Sales & Related (62 | 7.4%), and Office & Administration (51 | 6.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Newton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Newton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Office & Administration10 (19.6%)41 (80.4%)
Total (Category)10 (8.8%)103 (91.1%)
Total (Overall)411 (48.8%)431 (51.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Newton are Construction & Extraction (80 | 9.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (30 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (24 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Newton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Newton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)411 (48.8%)431 (51.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Newton are Transportation (70 | 8.3%), Production (42 | 5.0%), and Material Moving (35 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Newton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Newton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)
Transportation60 (85.7%)10 (14.3%)
Material Moving18 (51.4%)17 (48.6%)
Total (Category)112 (76.2%)35 (23.8%)
Total (Overall)411 (48.8%)431 (51.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Newton

Employment Industries in Newton

The major employment industries in Newton include Health Care & Social Assistance (147 | 17.5%), Educational Services (95 | 11.3%), Construction (81 | 9.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (72 | 8.6%), and Retail Trade (69 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Newton

Employment Industries by Sex in Newton

The Newton industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (91.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Newton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting33 (97.1%)1 (2.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Retail Trade13 (18.8%)56 (81.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing47 (82.5%)10 (17.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
Educational Services8 (8.4%)87 (91.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16 (10.9%)131 (89.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services23 (31.9%)49 (68.1%)
Public Administration33 (52.4%)30 (47.6%)
Total411 (48.8%)431 (51.2%)

Education in Newton

School Enrollment in Newton

The most common levels of schooling among the 564 students in Newton are elementary school (158 | 28.0%), high school (148 | 26.2%), and middle school (142 | 25.2%).
School Enrollment in Newton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool132.3%
Kindergarten407.1%
Elementary School15828.0%
Middle School14225.2%
High School14826.2%
College / Undergraduate5710.1%
Graduate / Professional61.1%
Total564100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Newton

Out of a total of 564 students who are enrolled in schools in Newton, 80 (14.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 484 (85.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 77 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Newton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old148 (84.1%)28 (15.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds123 (82.6%)26 (17.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds100 (99.0%)1 (1.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (45.5%)6 (54.5%)
35 Years and over18 (69.2%)8 (30.8%)
Total484 (85.8%)80 (14.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Newton

Education (57 | 33.5%), social sciences (42 | 24.7%), business (23 | 13.5%), arts & humanities (14 | 8.2%), and science & technology (10 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 170 individuals in Newton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Newton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural10.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology95.3%
Social Sciences4224.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology105.9%
Business2313.5%
Education5733.5%
Literature & Languages52.9%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts95.3%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities148.2%
Total170100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Newton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Newton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Newton are males with 2 vehicles (249, accounting for 62.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (208, making up 60.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Newton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)12 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle50 (12.5%)60 (14.5%)
2 Vehicles249 (62.4%)208 (50.1%)
3 Vehicles82 (20.5%)121 (29.2%)
4 Vehicles18 (4.5%)14 (3.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total399 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Newton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Newton are 20 to 24 minutes (122 commuters, 15.5%), 90 or more minutes (122 commuters, 15.5%), and 30 to 34 minutes (121 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Newton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes465.9%
5 to 9 Minutes10413.3%
10 to 14 Minutes648.2%
15 to 19 Minutes516.5%
20 to 24 Minutes12215.5%
25 to 29 Minutes60.8%
30 to 34 Minutes12115.4%
35 to 39 Minutes111.4%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes253.2%
60 to 89 Minutes11314.4%
90 or more Minutes12215.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Newton

The most common commute times in Newton are 90 or more minutes (122 commuters, 31.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (90 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Newton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes18 (4.7%)28 (7.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes20 (5.2%)84 (20.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes12 (3.1%)52 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (5.0%)32 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes32 (8.3%)90 (22.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes6 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes33 (8.6%)88 (22.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.0%)7 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (5.7%)3 (0.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes96 (25.0%)17 (4.2%)
90 or more Minutes122 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Newton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Newton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (62, 16.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (94, 23.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Newton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (15.1%)22 (5.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM55 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM40 (10.4%)34 (8.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM35 (9.1%)69 (17.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM62 (16.2%)52 (13.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (0.8%)94 (23.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (1.6%)11 (2.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (1.6%)42 (10.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM23 (6.0%)30 (7.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM46 (12.0%)36 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36 (9.4%)11 (2.7%)
Total384 (100.0%)401 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Newton

Occupancy by Ownership in Newton

Of the total 750 dwellings in Newton, owner-occupied units account for 449 (59.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 301 (40.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Newton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units44959.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units30140.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units750100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Newton

Occupancy by Household Size in Newton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20327.1%
2-Person Household21728.9%
3-Person Household7810.4%
4+ Person Household25233.6%
Total Housing Units750100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Newton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Newton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household112 (55.2%)91 (44.8%)
2-Person Household165 (76.0%)52 (24.0%)
3-Person Household46 (59.0%)32 (41.0%)
4+ Person Household126 (50.0%)126 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units449 (59.9%)301 (40.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Newton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Newton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (31.2%)66 (68.8%)
High School Diploma172 (64.2%)96 (35.8%)
College/Associate Degree202 (68.5%)93 (31.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher45 (49.4%)46 (50.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Newton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Newton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years13518.0%
35 to 44 Years12216.3%
45 to 54 Years12416.5%
55 to 64 Years17923.9%
65 to 74 Years9112.1%
75 to 84 Years9212.3%
85 Years and Over70.9%
Total750100.0%

Housing Finances in Newton

Median Income by Occupancy in Newton

Median Income by Occupancy in Newton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied449 (59.9%)$53,015
Renter-Occupied301 (40.1%)$21,335
Average750 (100.0%)$41,413

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Newton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Newton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0008 (1.8%)12 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99929 (6.5%)45 (14.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (7.8%)60 (19.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99923 (5.1%)59 (19.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99931 (6.9%)22 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99983 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99980 (17.8%)72 (23.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999103 (22.9%)16 (5.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99932 (7.1%)13 (4.3%)
$150,000 or more25 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Newton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Newton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026 (5.8%)3 (1.0%)
$300 to $499140 (31.2%)51 (16.9%)
$500 to $799150 (33.4%)66 (21.9%)
$800 to $99951 (11.4%)36 (12.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49938 (8.5%)120 (39.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99925 (5.6%)3 (1.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49919 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Newton

Housing Structures in Newton

Housing Structures in Newton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached41555.3%
Single Unit, Attached749.9%
2 Unit Apartments506.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments243.2%
Mobile Home / Other18624.8%
Total750100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Newton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Newton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached305 (73.5%)110 (26.5%)
Single Unit, Attached54 (73.0%)20 (27.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other90 (48.4%)96 (51.6%)
Total449 (59.9%)301 (40.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Newton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Newton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms15 (3.3%)120 (39.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms224 (49.9%)101 (33.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms143 (31.9%)71 (23.6%)
8 or more Rooms67 (14.9%)9 (3.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Newton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Newton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas126 (28.1%)39 (13.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
Electricity322 (71.7%)259 (86.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Newton

Household Vehicle Usage in Newton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (2.2%)48 (16.0%)
1 Vehicle111 (24.7%)104 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles214 (47.7%)137 (45.5%)
3 or more Vehicles114 (25.4%)12 (4.0%)
Total449 (100.0%)301 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Newton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Newton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units325124
Median Property Value$96,900$109,400
Median Household Income$41,902$13
Monthly Housing Costs$494$0
Real Estate Taxes$833$1

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Newton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Newton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00078 (24.0%)5 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99987 (26.8%)54 (43.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999154 (47.4%)50 (40.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9996 (1.8%)15 (12.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total325 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Newton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Newton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0008 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99979 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (9.2%)8 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99956 (17.2%)1 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99946 (14.1%)27 (21.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (21.2%)34 (27.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (7.7%)34 (27.4%)
$150,000 or more12 (3.7%)7 (5.7%)
Total325 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Newton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Newton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x142 (43.7%)67,273 (54,252.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x69 (21.2%)76 (61.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x50 (15.4%)11 (8.9%)
4.0x or more62 (19.1%)6 (4.8%)
Total325 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Newton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Newton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800153 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49987 (26.8%)19 (15.3%)
$800 to $1,49969 (21.2%)61 (49.2%)
Total325 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Newton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years456 (87.9%)63 (12.1%)
19 to 25 Years42 (26.9%)114 (73.1%)
26 to 34 Years147 (61.8%)91 (38.2%)
35 to 44 Years98 (46.7%)112 (53.3%)
45 to 54 Years137 (70.6%)57 (29.4%)
55 to 64 Years237 (75.5%)77 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,580 (75.4%)514 (24.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Newton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Newton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen456 (87.9%)63 (12.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42 (26.9%)114 (73.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Newton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Newton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000456 (79.7%)116 (20.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999332 (85.1%)58 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999296 (71.8%)116 (28.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999293 (70.4%)123 (29.6%)
$100,000 and over199 (66.3%)101 (33.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6108 (71.5%)46 (30.5%)
6 to 18 Years321 (61.9%)138 (26.6%)
19 to 25 Years6 (3.8%)36 (23.1%)
25 to 34 Years51 (21.4%)96 (40.3%)
35 to 44 Years35 (16.7%)63 (30.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)137 (70.6%)
55 to 64 Years73 (23.3%)182 (58.0%)
65 to 74 Years165 (100.0%)81 (49.1%)
75 Years and over147 (100.0%)102 (69.4%)
Total906 (43.3%)881 (42.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Newton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Newton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (5.5%)34 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years57 (19.3%)66 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years19 (22.9%)7 (8.5%)
75 Years and over22 (35.5%)20 (23.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Newton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Newton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years42 (14.2%)16 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
75 Years and over4 (6.5%)15 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Newton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years19 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)34 (13.2%)
35 to 64 Years35 (11.9%)6 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years19 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (19.4%)10 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Newton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.7%)15 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (11.3%)10 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Newton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (6.8%)19 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (22.9%)7 (8.5%)
75 Years and over17 (27.4%)9 (10.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Newton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.4%)41 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Newton

Computing Device Access in Newton

Computing Device Access in Newton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop34345.7%
Smartphone71695.5%
Tablet39152.1%
No Computing Device162.1%
Total750100.0%

Internet Access in Newton

Internet Access in Newton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.4%
Broadband Home32443.2%
Cellular Data Only19425.9%
Satellite Internet26535.3%
No Internet222.9%
Total750100.0%

Newton Summary

Newton, Texas is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Newton County. It is situated on the banks of the Sabine River, and is the county seat of Newton County. The town was founded in 1846, and was named after John Newton, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

Geography

Newton is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 190 and State Highway 87, approximately 90 miles northeast of Houston and 130 miles southeast of Dallas. The town is situated on the banks of the Sabine River, and is surrounded by the Sabine National Forest. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the area. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Newton is largely based on agriculture and timber. The town is home to several large timber companies, and the surrounding area is home to many farms and ranches. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small businesses located in the area.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Newton was 2,077. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Newton was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.3% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Newton, Texas is a small town located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Newton County. It is situated on the banks of the Sabine River, and is the county seat of Newton County. The town was founded in 1846, and was named after John Newton, a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. The economy of Newton is largely based on agriculture and timber, and the town also has a small manufacturing sector. As of the 2010 census, the population of Newton was 2,077, with a median household income of $30,938. The town is home to several large timber companies, and the surrounding area is home to many farms and ranches.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Newton?
Total Population of Newton is 2,246.
What is the Total Male Population of Newton?
Total Male Population of Newton is 1,047.
What is the Total Female Population of Newton?
Total Female Population of Newton is 1,199.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Newton?
There are 87.32 Males per 100 Females in Newton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Newton?
There are 114.52 Females per 100 Males in Newton.
What is the Median Population Age in Newton?
Median Population Age in Newton is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Newton
Average Family Size in Newton is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Newton
Average Household Size in Newton is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Newton?
Per Capita income in Newton is $19,641.
What is the Median Family Income in Newton?
Median Family Income in Newton is $58,333.
What is the Median Household income in Newton?
Median Household Income in Newton is $41,413.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Newton?
Income or Wage Gap in Newton is 71.3%.
Women in Newton earn 28.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Newton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Newton is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Newton?
There are 934 People in the Labor Forcein in Newton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Newton?
53.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Newton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Newton?
Unemployment Rate in Newton is 9.7%.