Newton, Iowa Population 2022
Newton is a city located in Jasper County Iowa. Newton has a 2020 population of 15,086. It is also the county seat of Jasper County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,239 in 2010.
The average household income in Newton is $58,645 with a poverty rate of 14.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $736 per month, and the median house value is $114,200. The median age in Newton is 42.4 years, 36.2 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Newton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newtonwas:
- White: 94.05%
- Black or African American: 3.24%
- Two or more races: 2.02%
- Asian: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,261 | 94.05% |
| Black or African American | 491 | 3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 306 | 2.02% |
| Asian | 79 | 0.52% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27 | 0.18% |
Newton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,464 | 2.29 | 65.5 |
| Married | 2,828 | 2.93 | 80.2 |
| Non Family | 2,376 | 1.16 | 55.7 |
| Female | 862 | 2.99 | 54.1 |
| Male | 398 | 2.97 | 45.2 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 1.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 620 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 4,657 | 44.55% |
| Some College | 2,350 | 22.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,037 | 9.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,103 | 10.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 502 | 4.80% |
Newton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,798 | 9,135 | 1,558 |
| Black | 249 | 236 | |
| Hispanic | 213 | 144 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 148 | 118 | |
| Asian | 70 | 44 | 13 |
| Native American | 27 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.78%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 18.57%.
$33,226
Average Earnings
$39,850
Average Male
$28,203
Average Female
Newton Language by Age
Newton Language
94.75% of Newton residents speak only English, while 5.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
Newton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,614 | 1,829 | 13.43% |
| Multiple | 306 | 205 | 66.99% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 68 | 16.27% |
| Black | 481 | 65 | 13.51% |
| Native | 27 | 10 | 37.04% |
| Other | NaN% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.67%
Male Poverty Rate
14.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton is Multiple, with 66.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.54%.
Newton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Newton Married by Age and Sex
Newton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Newton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 989 | 8.87% |
| Black | 4 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 3 | 11.11% |
Newton Veterans by Education
3.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
63%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.38%
Born in Newton
97.20%
Native Born
2.80%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.20% of Newton residents were born in the United States, with 79.38% having been born in Iowa. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15,086 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 15,118 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 15,150 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 15,182 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 15,214 | 39 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 15,175 | 47 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 15,128 | 15 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 15,113 | -112 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 15,225 | 46 | 0.30% |
| 2013 | 15,179 | 85 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 15,094 | -46 | -0.30% |
| 2011 | 15,140 | -99 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 15,239 | -340 | -0.22% |
| 2000 | 15,579 | 790 | 0.52% |
| 1990 | 14,789 | -503 | -0.33% |
| 1980 | 15,292 | -327 | -0.21% |
| 1970 | 15,619 | 238 | 0.15% |
| 1960 | 15,381 | 3,658 | 2.75% |
| 1950 | 11,723 | 1,261 | 1.14% |
| 1940 | 10,462 | -1,098 | -0.99% |
| 1930 | 11,560 | 4,933 | 5.72% |
| 1920 | 6,627 | 2,011 | 3.68% |
| 1910 | 4,616 | 934 | 2.29% |
| 1900 | 3,682 | 1,118 | 3.69% |
| 1890 | 2,564 | -43 | -0.17% |
| 1880 | 2,607 | 0.00% |