Total Population
15,848
Population
Growth Rate
0.00%
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
27.500
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.
Households
6,796
Total Housing Units
7,350
Owner Occupied
4,585
Renter Occupied
2,211
Vacant
554
Median Home Value
$125,470
Average Home Value
$155,185
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.52%
Median Household
$51,798 $55,222
Average Household
$71,035 $80,223
Per Capita
$30,847 $34,940
Total Businesses
630
Total Employed
9,796
Workers 16+
6,995
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
64
Employed
2,242
2023 Prof/Scientific/Tech Service
Businesses
51
Employed
1,411
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
87
Employed
1,320
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
51
Employed
827
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
809
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
41
Employed
738
Some
High School
477
Graduated
High School
4,303
Associates
Degree
1,706
Bachelor's
Degree
1,260
Graduate
Degree
657
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
4,743
Non-Resident Commuters
2,206
Drive Alone
5,559
Carpooled
529
Public
2
Work At Home
432
Interstate 80 runs through the center of Jasper County, Iowa.
Jasper County, Iowa has the available properties businesses need to expand.
There are tax advantages to locating a business in Jasper County!