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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 2026 population of 2,698. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,770 in 2020.

The median household income in Newton is $61,761 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in Newton is 44.2 years: 43.4 years for males, and 48.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.2 males.

2.7K
Total Population
1,292
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.44%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,698-12-0.44%
20252,710-12-0.44%
20242,722-21-0.77%
20232,743-9-0.33%
20222,752-4-0.15%
20212,756-28-1.01%
20202,770-93-3.25%
20192,86380.28%
20182,855250.88%
20172,830-18-0.63%
20162,848-22-0.77%
20152,870-3-0.1%
20142,873110.38%
20132,862-20-0.69%
20122,882-26-0.89%
20112,90890.31%
20102,899501.76%
20003,069-85-2.69%
19903,154-32-1%
19803,1861625.36%
19703,0241234.24%
19602,9011214.35%
19502,78000%

Median Age

Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 48.7 years
Male: 43.4 years

Newton Adults

There are 2,304 adults, (628 of whom are seniors) in Newton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,457 (49.7%)
Male: 1,475 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 97.03% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,84597.03%
Two or more races752.56%
Other race70.24%
Black or African American50.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races130.44%
Other race70.24%
White40.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,84196.9%
Two or more races622.11%
Black or African American50.17%

Newton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton 's average per capita income is $41,557. Household income levels show a median of $61,761. The poverty rate stands at 11.12%.

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$100,903-
Families$66,827$85,346
Households$61,761$72,558
Non Families$36,250$45,059

$41,557

Average Income

$61,761

Median Household Income

11.12%

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)