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

Population2000201020252030
Newton15,59215,25815,99616,232

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4934
5-9914
10-14959
15-19937
20-24839
25-29950
30-341,031
35-39998
40-44957
45-49842
50-54898
55-59958
60-641,020
65-69973
70-74902
75-79705
80-84546
85+633
18+12,619
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Newton2025
Total15,996.00
White Alone89.02%
Black Alone2.82%
American Indian Alone0.53%
Asian Alone0.8%
Pacific Islander Alone0.08%
Some Other Race1.41%
Two or More Races5.35%
Hispanic Origin4.23%
Diversity Index26.80

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Newton2025 - 2030
Population0.29%
Households0.18%
Families-0.05%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households6,7196,6706,7416,803
Housing Units7,1687,3417,3237,385
Owner Occupied Units4,3434,398
Renter Occupied Units2,3982,405
Vacant Units582582

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Newton20252030
Median Home Value$157,757$181,477
Average Home Value$192,332$233,140
<$50,000166149
$50,000 - $99,999808549
$100,000 - $149,999989748
$150,000 - $199,9991,0771,079
$200,000 - $249,999479575
$250,000 - $299,999263361
$300,000 - $399,999235361
$400,000 - $499,999165275
$500,000 - $749,999106219
$1,000,000 +26

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later224
2000-2009314
1990-1999862
1980-1989370
1970-19791,114
1960-19691,320
1950-19591,148
1940-1949204
1939 or Before1,879

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Newton20252030
Median Household$54,647$59,203
Average Household$72,455$79,857
Per Capita$30,737$33,668

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Newton2025
<$15,000553
$15,000 - $24,999553
$25,000 - $34,999614
$35,000 - $49,9991,283
$50,000 - $74,9991,568
$75,000 - $99,999677
$100,000 - $149,999871
$150,000 - $199,999367
$200,000+255

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+7,378
In-County Residents4,928
Out-of-County Residents2,402
Drive Alone5,782
Carpooled664
Public Transport0
Work at Home544
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked298
Other74
Less than 5 minutes538
5-9 minutes1,927
10-14 minutes1,117
15-19 minutes605
20-24 minutes78
25-29 minutes328
30-34 minutes572
35-39 minutes148
40-44 minutes388
45-59 minutes893
60-89 minutes118
90+ minutes122
Average Travel Time22

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees8,939
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1
Mining4
Utilities2
Construction139
Manufacturing1,003
Wholesale Trade55
  
Retail Trade1,574
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers320
Furn & Home Furnish Str11
Electronics & Appl Store2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip58
Food & Beverage Stores589
Health/Pers Care Stores77
Gasoline Stations62
Clothing/Accessory Store25
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music105
General Merchandise Str325
  
Transportation/Warehouse85
Information169
  
Finance & Insurance232
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn165
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv24
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other43
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing282
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv553
Legal Services57
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises6
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt404
Educational Services654
HealthCare/Social Assist1,879
Arts/Entertainment/Rec58
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs832
Accommodation86
Food Srv/Drinking Places746
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin379
Auto Repair/Maintenance81
Public Administration Emp625

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Newton2025
<9th Grade250
Some High School530
GED736
Graduated High School4,077
Some College/No Degree1,973
Associates Degree1,682
Bachelor's Degree1,302
Graduate Degree863

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses658
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus21
Manufacturing Bus22
Wholesale Trade Bus9
  
Retail Trade Bus89
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus16
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus8
Food & Beverage Stores Bus14
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus8
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus19
General Merchandise Str Bus7
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus10
Information Bus16
  
Finance & Insurance Bus32
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus12
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus8
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus12
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus27
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus52
Legal Services Bus12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus18
Educational Services Bus19
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus69
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus13
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus56
Accommodation Bus10
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus46
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus111
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus16
Public Administration Bus58

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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