Newton Population History 1990 - 2023

What is the current population of Newton?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of Newton is 2,743. Newton, Illinois is the 6,573rd largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Newton?

The peak population of Newton was in 1990, when its population was 3,226. In 1990, Newton was the 5,319th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 6,573rd largest city in the US. Newton is currently 15.0% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Newton shrinking?

Newton has shrunk 10.1% since the year 2000. Newton, Illinois's growth is extremely below average. 83% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Newton, Illinois?

The total voting age population of Newton, Illinois, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,164. The voting age population is 42.3% male and 57.7% female.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 23.0% of the residents of Newton are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Newton, Illinois?

The racial demographics of Newton are 97.6% White, 1.3% Two or more races, 0.8% Black and 0.3% Other. Additionally, 0.9% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois residents are below the poverty line?

In Newton, 24.1% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 36.2%. On a per-household basis, 13.9% of families are below the poverty line in Newton.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 58.5% of Newton residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Newton, Illinois residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 88.1% of Newton residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 17.0% have a bachelor's degree and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Newton residents aged 5 and older, 4.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Newton, Illinois?

The unemployment rate in Newton is 3.2%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois residents work for the government?

In Newton, 9.5% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Newton, Illinois?

The median household income in Newton is $36,835.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Newton, Illinois?

In Newton, 58.1% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Newton, Illinois?

Renters occupy 41.9% of housing units in Newton.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Newton, 19.0% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Newton, Illinois housing units were built after 2000?

In Newton, 16.0% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 230 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Newton, Illinois?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Newton is $515.

What percentage of households in Newton, Illinois have broadband internet?

In Newton, 74.7% of households have an active broadband internet connection.