Newton Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Newton?
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There are 18,846 residents in Newton, with a median age of 40.6. Of this, 50.58% are males and 49.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.61% of the resident pool in Newton, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.56%. Additionally, 1.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 15,798 people in Newton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 15,798 people in Newton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 18,846 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 9,533 | 1.8% |
| Female Population | 9,313 | -2.1% |
Male population 50.58%
Female population 49.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.6 | 6.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 18,018 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 482 | 24.9% |
| Not Citizen | 346 | -14.4% |
Citizen US Born 95.61%
Citizen not US Born 2.56%
Not Citizen 1.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 16 | -55.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,213 | -18.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,034 | 13.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 511 | 12.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 15,798 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.09%
Moved from Same County 6.53%
Moved from Same State 5.57%
Moved from Different State 2.75%
Same House as Last Year 85.06%
What are the employment statistics in Newton?
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White-collar workers make up 69.12% of the working population in Newton, while blue-collar employees account for 30.88%. There are also 749 entrepreneurs in Newton (7.84% of the workforce); 6,252 workers employed in private companies (65.4%); and 1,295 people working in governmental institutions (13.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,607 | 5.6% |
| Blue Collar | 2,952 | -1.5% |
White Collar 69.12%
Blue Collar 30.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 749 | 33.3% |
| Private Companies | 6,252 | 1.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,295 | -6.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,263 | 13.3% |
Self Employees 7.84%
Private Companies 65.4%
Governmental Workers 13.55%
Not for Profit Companies 13.21%
How many households are there in Newton?
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There are a total of 7,567 households in Newton, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 68.89% of these Newton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 31.11%. Additionally, 31.11% of households have children and 68.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 7,567 | 1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -1.6% |
| Family Households | 5,213 | 4.7% |
| Non-family Households | 2,354 | -5.6% |
Family Households 68.89%
Non-family Households 31.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,354 | -5.6% |
| Households without Children | 5,213 | 4.8% |
Households with Children 31.11%
Households without Children 68.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Newton?
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The average annual household income in Newton is $67,605, while the median household income sits at $56,729 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,092, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,270. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $43,401 and $42,671, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $67,605 | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income | $56,729 | 2.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,980 | 2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,196 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Newton?
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There are 8,477 housing units in Newton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1963. Of the 7,567 occupied housing units in Newton, 69.33% are owner-occupied, while 30.67% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $124,000. In general, housing costs reach $786 per month in Newton.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $124,000. In general, housing costs reach $786 per month in Newton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,477 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1963 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,675 | -7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 643 | 13.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,598 | -4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 961 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,123 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 823 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 781 | -13.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 773 | 8.3% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 100 | -16.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,567 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,246 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,321 | 2.8% |
Owner Occupied 69.33%
Renter Occupied 30.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,820 | -8.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,426 | 14.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $124,000 | 5.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $90,100 | -5.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $786 | -6.1% |
With Mortgage 53.76%
Without Mortgage 46.24%
What is the level of education in Newton?
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Approximately 33.89% of the population in Newton holds a high school degree (that's 4,911 residents), while 25.1% have attained a college certificate (4,525 locals) and 18.35% have a bachelor's degree (2,660 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 375 | 2.7% |
| Some High School | 4,911 | -1.1% |
| Some College | 4,525 | 6.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,567 | 23.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,660 | 17.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,342 | -10.5% |
No High School 2.59%
Some High School 33.89%
Some College 25.1%
Associate Degree 10.81%
Bachelor's Degree 18.35%
Graduate Degree 9.26%
What is the marital status of Newton residents?
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A total of 3,743 people in Newton have never been married (which represents 24.32% of the total population), while 8,623 of them are wedded (56.02%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 42 (0.27%) and 2,043 (13.27%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,743 | -12.7% |
| Married | 8,623 | 8.3% |
| Separated | 42 | -51.2% |
| Widowed | 984 | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2,043 | 8.2% |
Never Married 24.32%
Married 56.02%
Separated 0.27%
Widowed 6.39%
Divorced 13.27%
What are the most common means of transportation in Newton?
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The top three means of transportation people in Newton use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 8,507 residents commute by car, 179 prefer going to work by walking and 61 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,507 | 0.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5 | -28.6% |
| Bicycle | 61 | -29.9% |
| Motorcycle | 37 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 16 | -55.6% |
| Walk | 179 | -6.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Newton by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
