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Newton

County:
Sussex County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.36
State:
New Jersey

Newton is a town located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Newton has a 2026 population of 8,479. It is also the county seat of Sussex County. Newton is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,346 in 2020.

The median household income in Newton is $76,221 with a poverty rate of 15.09%. The median age in Newton is 42.5 years: 36.6 years for males, and 47.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males.

8.5K
Total Population
2,523
Density (mi²)
22 0.26%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,479220.26%
20258,457220.26%
20248,4351852.24%
20238,250-132-1.57%
20228,382-58-0.69%
20218,440941.13%
20208,346-22-0.26%
20198,027760.96%
20187,9511311.68%
20177,820-62-0.79%
20167,882-57-0.72%
20157,939-1-0.01%
20147,940-74-0.92%
20138,014-79-0.98%
20128,093230.29%
20118,070-50-0.62%
20108,1201231.54%
20008,2447239.61%
19907,521-227-2.93%
19807,7484516.18%
19707,29773411.18%
19606,56378213.53%
19505,7812484.48%
19405,5331322.44%
19305,4011,27630.93%
19204,125-342-7.66%
19104,467912.08%
19004,3761,37345.72%
18903,00349019.5%
18802,51300%

Median Age

Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 36.6 years

Newton Adults

There are 6,863 adults, (1,666 of whom are seniors) in Newton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,385 (52.4%)
Male: 3,984 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 79.89% White, 9.38% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,68679.89%
Black or African American7859.38%
Two or more races6277.49%
Other race1501.79%
Asian1211.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6017.18%
Two or more races2653.17%
Other race1291.54%
Black or African American100.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,08572.71%
Black or African American7759.26%
Two or more races3624.33%
Asian1211.45%
Other race210.25%

Newton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton 's average per capita income is $56,592. Household income levels show a median of $76,221. The poverty rate stands at 15.09%.

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$144,707-
Families$119,226$122,248
Households$76,221$99,786
Non Families$49,803$63,329

$56,592

Average Income

$76,221

Median Household Income

15.09%

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)