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.
Population
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Newton | 15,598 | 15,301 | 15,848 | 15,850 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
Population | 2023 |
---|---|
0-4 | 862 |
5-9 | 905 |
10-14 | 945 |
15-19 | 859 |
20-24 | 793 |
25-29 | 934 |
30-34 | 962 |
35-39 | 1,066 |
40-44 | 894 |
45-49 | 831 |
50-54 | 952 |
55-59 | 1,060 |
60-64 | 1,055 |
65-69 | 935 |
70-74 | 907 |
75-79 | 682 |
80-84 | 513 |
85+ | 693 |
18+ | 12,601 |
Median Age | 43 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
Newton | 2023 |
---|---|
Total | 15,848.00 |
White Alone | 88.54% |
Black Alone | 3.28% |
American Indian Alone | 0.53% |
Asian Alone | 0.81% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.14% |
Some Other Race | 1.4% |
Two or More Races | 5.29% |
Hispanic Origin | 4.16% |
Diversity Index | 27.50 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
Newton | 2023 - 2028 |
---|---|
Population | 0.00% |
Households | 0.09% |
Families | -0.03% |
Median Household Income | 1% |
Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing
Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 6,719 | 6,679 | 6,796 | 6,827 |
Housing Units | 7,163 | 7,350 | 7,350 | 7,327 |
Owner Occupied Units | 4,585 | 4,665 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 2,211 | 2,162 | ||
Vacant Units | 554 | 500 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
Newton | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $125,470 | $127,397 |
Average Home Value | $155,185 | $162,053 |
<$50,000 | 203 | 204 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 1,277 | 1,260 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,595 | 1,585 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 637 | 640 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 381 | 381 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 224 | 272 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 126 | 142 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 62 | 82 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 9 | 12 |
$1,000,000 + | 1 | 1 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 200 |
2000-2009 | 248 |
1990-1999 | 945 |
1980-1989 | 430 |
1970-1979 | 949 |
1960-1969 | 1,226 |
1950-1959 | 1,068 |
1940-1949 | 570 |
1939 or Before | 1,635 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
Newton | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|
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
Newton | 2023 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 766 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 672 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 763 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 1,012 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 1,633 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 666 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 797 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 271 |
$200,000+ | 216 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 6,995 |
In-County Residents | 4,743 |
Out-of-County Residents | 2,206 |
Drive Alone | 5,559 |
Carpooled | 529 |
Public Transport | 2 |
Work at Home | 432 |
Motorcycle | 13 |
Bicycle | 19 |
Walked | 340 |
Other | 46 |
Less than 5 minutes | 561 |
5-9 minutes | 1,846 |
10-14 minutes | 1,134 |
15-19 minutes | 649 |
20-24 minutes | 197 |
25-29 minutes | 231 |
30-34 minutes | 488 |
35-39 minutes | 154 |
40-44 minutes | 253 |
45-59 minutes | 808 |
60-89 minutes | 158 |
90+ minutes | 83 |
Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 9,796 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 7 |
Mining | 0 |
Utilities | 0 |
Construction | 151 |
Manufacturing | 727 |
Wholesale Trade | 93 |
Retail Trade | 1,320 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 190 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 11 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 4 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 48 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 481 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 70 |
Gasoline Stations | 64 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 28 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 101 |
General Merchandise Str | 323 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 83 |
Information | 155 |
Finance & Insurance | 235 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 178 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 18 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 39 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 97 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 1,411 |
Legal Services | 68 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 3 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 399 |
Educational Services | 809 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,242 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 58 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 827 |
Accommodation | 89 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 738 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 582 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 41 |
Public Administration Emp | 579 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
Newton | 2023 |
---|---|
<9th Grade | 172 |
Some High School | 477 |
GED | 501 |
Graduated High School | 4,303 |
Some College/No Degree | 2,408 |
Associates Degree | 1,706 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,260 |
Graduate Degree | 657 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 630 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 2 |
Mining Bus | 0 |
Utilities Bus | 1 |
Construction Bus | 25 |
Manufacturing Bus | 21 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 13 |
Retail Trade Bus | 87 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 13 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 2 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 2 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 9 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 13 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 9 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 5 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 8 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 19 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 7 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 8 |
Information Bus | 12 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 33 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 15 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 7 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 11 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 28 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 51 |
Legal Services Bus | 14 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 1 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 15 |
Educational Services Bus | 22 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 64 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 13 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 51 |
Accommodation Bus | 10 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 41 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 97 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 13 |
Public Administration Bus | 57 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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