Newton, North Carolina Population 2022
Newton is a city located in Catawba County North Carolina. Newton has a 2020 population of 13,348. Newton is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 3.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,940 in 2010.
The average household income in Newton is $54,821 with a poverty rate of 12.49%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $754 per month, and the median house value is $110,200. The median age in Newton is 41.2 years, 39.5 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Newton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newtonwas:
- White: 64.37%
- Black or African American: 17.99%
- Other race: 12.17%
- Two or more races: 3.51%
- Asian: 1.59%
- Native American: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,406 | 64.37% |
| Black or African American | 2,349 | 17.99% |
| Some Other Race | 1,589 | 12.17% |
| Two or More Races | 458 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 207 | 1.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.38% |
Newton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,076 | 2.47 | 52.8 |
| Married | 2,092 | 3.01 | 71 |
| Non Family | 1,744 | 1.31 | 50.7 |
| Female | 833 | 3.3 | 16.1 |
| Male | 407 | 3.02 | 43 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 453 | 5.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,079 | 12.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,607 | 29.52% |
| Some College | 2,180 | 24.69% |
| Associates Degree | 728 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,241 | 14.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 542 | 6.14% |
Newton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,753 | 5,078 | 1,409 |
| Black | 1,667 | 1,167 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 907 | 610 | 75 |
| Other Race | 718 | 485 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 299 | 292 | |
| Asian | 143 | 117 | 48 |
| Native American | 50 | 42 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.57%.
$32,377
Average Earnings
$31,468
Average Male
$33,259
Average Female
Newton Language by Age
Newton Language
84.43% of Newton residents speak only English, while 15.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.91% of the population.
Newton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,665 | 855 | 11.15% |
| Other | 409 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,912 | 409 | 21.39% |
| Black | 2,111 | 228 | 10.80% |
| Asian | 207 | 39 | 18.84% |
| Native | 36 | 15 | 41.67% |
12.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.02%
Male Poverty Rate
13.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton is Native, with 41.67% 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 1.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.09%.
Newton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
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 45-54.
Newton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 6.45% |
| Black | 76 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 5 | 10.00% |
Newton Veterans by Education
2.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
68.06%
Born in Newton
93.51%
Native Born
6.49%
Foreign Born
5.03%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.51% of Newton residents were born in the United States, with 68.06% having been born in North Carolina. 5.03% 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 | 13,348 | 57 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 13,291 | 57 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 13,234 | 57 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 13,177 | 57 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 13,120 | 54 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 13,066 | 95 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 12,971 | 32 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 12,939 | 19 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 12,920 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 12,935 | 16 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 12,919 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 12,908 | -32 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 12,940 | 380 | 0.30% |
| 2000 | 12,560 | 3,256 | 3.05% |
| 1990 | 9,304 | 1,680 | 2.01% |
| 1980 | 7,624 | -233 | -0.30% |
| 1970 | 7,857 | 1,199 | 1.67% |
| 1960 | 6,658 | 619 | 0.98% |
| 1950 | 6,039 | 632 | 1.11% |
| 1940 | 5,407 | 1,013 | 2.10% |
| 1930 | 4,394 | 1,373 | 3.82% |
| 1920 | 3,021 | 0.00% |