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 88,647 residents in Newton, with a median age of 40.9. Of this, 47.65% are males and 52.35% are females. US-born citizens make up 76.42% of the resident pool in Newton, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.99%. Additionally, 7.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 77,040 people in Newton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 77,040 people in Newton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 88,647 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 42,243 | 1.7% |
| Female Population | 46,404 | -0.8% |
Male population 47.65%
Female population 52.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.9 | -0.5% |
| Citizen US Born | 67,748 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not US Born | 14,175 | 3.4% |
| Not Citizen | 6,724 | 0.1% |
Citizen US Born 76.42%
Citizen not US Born 15.99%
Not Citizen 7.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,207 | -3.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,579 | 2.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,430 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,828 | -9.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 77,040 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.37%
Moved from Same County 5.2%
Moved from Same State 2.76%
Moved from Different State 3.21%
Same House as Last Year 87.46%
What are the employment statistics in Newton?
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White-collar workers make up 94.96% of the working population in Newton, while blue-collar employees account for 5.04%. There are also 5,549 entrepreneurs in Newton (11.99% of the workforce); 26,313 workers employed in private companies (56.88%); and 3,968 people working in governmental institutions (8.58%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 43,932 | 1.8% |
| Blue Collar | 2,330 | -0.3% |
White Collar 94.96%
Blue Collar 5.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,549 | -2.9% |
| Private Companies | 26,313 | 2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,968 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,432 | 2.8% |
Self Employees 11.99%
Private Companies 56.88%
Governmental Workers 8.58%
Not for Profit Companies 22.55%
How many households are there in Newton?
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There are a total of 31,038 households in Newton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 72.5% of these Newton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 27.5%. Additionally, 34.22% of households have children and 65.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 31,038 | 0.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 22,501 | 1.1% |
| Non-family Households | 8,537 | 0.3% |
Family Households 72.5%
Non-family Households 27.5%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,620 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 20,418 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 34.22%
Households without Children 65.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Newton?
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The average annual household income in Newton is $228,218, while the median household income sits at $164,607 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $175,434, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $201,403. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $75,406 and $107,359, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $228,218 | 9.8% |
| Median Household Income | $164,607 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,438 | -1.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 77,233 | 0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Newton?
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There are 32,693 housing units in Newton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1941. Of the 31,038 occupied housing units in Newton, 71.78% are owner-occupied, while 28.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,008,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,553 per month in Newton.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,008,400. In general, housing costs reach $2,553 per month in Newton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,693 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1941 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,184 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,523 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,151 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,974 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,894 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,756 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,036 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,953 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,167 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 55 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,038 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 22,279 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,759 | -0.1% |
Owner Occupied 71.78%
Renter Occupied 28.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,353 | 0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,926 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,008,400 | 4.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $971,100 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,553 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 64.42%
Without Mortgage 35.58%
What is the level of education in Newton?
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Approximately 11.05% of the population in Newton holds a high school degree (that's 7,742 residents), while 14.62% have attained a college certificate (5,979 locals) and 26.72% have a bachelor's degree (18,714 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 954 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 7,742 | -8.6% |
| Some College | 5,979 | -5.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,400 | -1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,714 | 0.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 29,988 | 3.7% |
No High School 1.36%
Some High School 11.05%
Some College 14.62%
Associate Degree 3.43%
Bachelor's Degree 26.72%
Graduate Degree 42.82%
What is the marital status of Newton residents?
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A total of 25,235 people in Newton have never been married (which represents 34.15% of the total population), while 40,989 of them are wedded (55.47%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 598 (0.81%) and 4,476 (6.06%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,235 | 0.3% |
| Married | 40,989 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 598 | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3,191 | -9.0% |
| Divorced | 4,476 | 3.3% |
Never Married 34.15%
Married 55.47%
Separated 0.81%
Widowed 4.32%
Divorced 6.06%
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 bus or trolley bus. A total of 27,252 residents commute by car, 2,946 prefer going to work by walking and 1,790 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 27,252 | -6.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,790 | -2.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 900 | N/A |
| Railroad | 303 | -28.5% |
| Bicycle | 319 | -15.8% |
| Motorcycle | 23 | 4.6% |
| TaxiCab | 74 | -10.8% |
| Walk | 2,946 | 1.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Newton by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
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| 02458 | 12,428 | 4,871 | $131,992.00 | $182,170.00 |
| 02459 | 19,081 | 6,268 | $200,091.00 | $268,534.00 |
| 02460 | 9,638 | 3,776 | $140,000.00 | $184,746.00 |
| 02461 | 6,899 | 2,532 | $181,220.00 | $232,413.00 |
| 02462 | 1,381 | 532 | $91,944.00 | $170,822.00 |
| 02464 | 3,595 | 1,370 | $121,071.00 | $154,168.00 |
| 02465 | 11,574 | 4,436 | $167,330.00 | $245,652.00 |
| 02466 | 9,109 | 2,990 | $137,656.00 | $198,092.00 |
| 02467 | 23,328 | 6,746 | $157,054.00 | $232,730.00 |
| 02468 | 5,305 | 1,873 | $250,001.00 | $347,231.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 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.
