Population 25,222 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newton
Household size in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Newton has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Newton are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Newton (12.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newton
Renters in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Newton is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Newton than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Newton are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $608 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $652 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $760 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,026 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newton costs $1,026 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $418 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newton
Bachelor's degrees in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newton: 20.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.7% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.7% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Newton have finished high school as nationally: 88.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina overall (90.2%). The share with a diploma is up 10.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newton
| Period | Newton | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Newton is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 2.52 | 41.0 | 12.1% | 23.7% | 7.6% | 1982 | $1,026 | 20.2% | 88.3% | 4.8% |
| Startown | 3.03 | 41.7 | 7.5% | 17.3% | 5.1% | 1992 | $745 | 21.4% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| Duan | 2.90 | 41.5 | 16.1% | 18.7% | 10.5% | 1989 | $798 | 17.5% | 96.2% | 4.7% |
| Conover | 2.49 | 42.0 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 9.9% | 1988 | $1,007 | 22.3% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
| Maiden | 2.66 | 41.5 | 11.6% | 17.7% | 7.6% | 1991 | $842 | 18.6% | 91.1% | 2.6% |
| Brookford | 3.17 | 31.5 | 13.6% | 35.2% | 6.7% | 1990 | $1,183 | 26.1% | 94.4% | 1.8% |
| Claremont | 2.35 | 47.7 | 13.3% | 26.0% | 11.9% | 1988 | $969 | 16.8% | 79.1% | 4.0% |
| St. Stephens | 2.46 | 43.4 | 14.7% | 24.4% | 6.4% | 1982 | $959 | 29.0% | 87.5% | 2.2% |
| Hickory | 2.51 | 39.9 | 12.3% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 1981 | $1,022 | 31.9% | 89.5% | 2.9% |
| Plateau | 2.14 | 47.6 | 5.5% | 27.8% | 7.0% | 1988 | $844 | 13.9% | 92.9% | 0.8% |
| Catawba | 2.30 | 41.6 | 12.1% | 15.2% | 11.2% | 1985 | $1,107 | 18.6% | 87.5% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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