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Newton

County:
Jasper County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.088
State:
Illinois

Newton is a city located in Jasper County, Illinois. Newton has a 2025 population of 2,726. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,768 in 2020.

The average household income in Newton is $69,456 with a poverty rate of 13.15%.The median age in Newton is 44.1 years: 40.5 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.

2.7K
Total Population
1,305
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.29%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 96.74% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,75996.74%
Two or more races782.73%
Black or African American80.28%
Other race70.25%

Newton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton's average per capita income is $39,190. Household income levels show a median of $58,564. The poverty rate stands at 13.15%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,536-
Families$67,619$85,622
Households$58,564$69,456
Non Families$40,268$39,687

$39,190

Average Income

$58,564

Median Household Income

13.15%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)