Newton

Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, Newton has many great amenities — excellent schools, unique entertainment, beautiful art displays, and parks. Established in 1846 and incorporated as a city in 1857, Newton is the county seat of Jasper County and the largest city in the county.

Newton focuses on providing a safe community with a high quality of life, engaged residents, and a strong business community. Located 30 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, Newton provides a convenient location for those who want the charm of small town living and the employment and entertainment options of a metro area. 

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Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Newton15,59815,30115,84815,850

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4966862867
5-9983905901
10-14955945954
15-19889859895
20-24851793773
25-29999934821
30-34867962899
35-398501,066962
40-449488941,050
45-491,083831896
50-541,097952834
55-599681,060938
60-649081,0551,029
65-696799351,025
70-74580907884
75-79545682810
80-84543513595
85+591693717
18+11,84912,60112,576
Median Age424344

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Newton2023
Total15,848.00
White Alone88.54
Black Alone3.28
American Indian Alone0.53
Asian Alone0.81
Pacific Islander Alone0.14
Some Other Race1.40
Two or More Races5.29
Hispanic Origin4.16
Diversity Index27.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Newton2023 - 2028
Population0.00%
Households0.09%
Families-0.03%
Median Household Income1%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households6,7196,6796,7966,827
Housing Units7,1637,3507,3507,327
Owner Occupied Units4,5854,665
Renter Occupied Units2,2112,162
Vacant Units554500

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Newton20232028
Median Home Value$125,470$127,397
Average Home Value$155,185$162,053
<$50,000203204
$50,000 - $99,9991,2771,260
$100,000 - $149,9991,5951,585
$150,000 - $199,999637640
$200,000 - $249,999381381
$250,000 - $299,999224272
$300,000 - $399,999126142
$400,000 - $499,9996282
$500,000 - $749,999912
$1,000,000 +11

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later200
2000-2009248
1990-1999945
1980-1989430
1970-1979949
1960-19691,226
1950-19591,068
1940-1949570
1939 or Before1,635

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Newton20232028
Median Household$51,798$55,222
Average Household$71,035$80,223
Per Capita$30,847$34,940

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Newton2023
<$15,000766
$15,000 - $24,999672
$25,000 - $34,999763
$35,000 - $49,9991,012
$50,000 - $74,9991,633
$75,000 - $99,999666
$100,000 - $149,999797
$150,000 - $199,999271
$200,000+216

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+6,995
In-County Residents4,743
Out-of-County Residents2,206
Drive Alone5,559
Carpooled529
Public Transport2
Work at Home432
Less than 5 minutes561
5-9 minutes1,846
10-14 minutes1,134
15-19 minutes649
20-24 minutes197
25-29 minutes231
30-34 minutes488
35-39 minutes154
40-44 minutes253
45-59 minutes808
60-89 minutes158
90+ minutes83
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees9,796
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt7
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction151
Manufacturing727
Wholesale Trade93
  
Retail Trade1,320
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers190
Furn & Home Furnish Str11
Electronics & Appl Store4
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip48
Food & Beverage Stores481
Health/Pers Care Stores70
Gasoline Stations64
Clothing/Accessory Store28
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music101
General Merchandise Str323
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse83
Information155
  
Finance & Insurance235
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn178
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv18
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other39
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing97
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,411
Legal Services68
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt399
Educational Services809
HealthCare/Social Assist2,242
Arts/Entertainment/Rec58
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs827
Accommodation89
Food Srv/Drinking Places738
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin582
Auto Repair/Maintenance41
Public Administration Emp579

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Newton2023
Some High School477
Graduated High School4,303
Associates Degree1,706
Bachelor's Degree1,260
Graduate Degree657

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses630
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus25
Manufacturing Bus21
Wholesale Trade Bus13
  
Retail Trade Bus87
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus13
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus9
Food & Beverage Stores Bus13
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus9
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus8
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus19
General Merchandise Str Bus7
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus8
Information Bus12
  
Finance & Insurance Bus33
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus15
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus7
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus11
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus28
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus51
Legal Services Bus14
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus15
Educational Services Bus22
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus64
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus13
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus51
Accommodation Bus10
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus41
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus97
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus13
Public Administration Bus57

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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