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

Population2000201020242029
Newton15,58915,25815,93716,015

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4941
5-9935
10-14995
15-19951
20-24792
25-29980
30-341,047
35-39983
40-44935
45-49808
50-54919
55-59974
60-641,055
65-69951
70-74860
75-79668
80-84513
85+630
18+12,484
Median Age42

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

Newton2024
Total15,937.00
White Alone89.03%
Black Alone2.88%
American Indian Alone0.51%
Asian Alone0.79%
Pacific Islander Alone0.09%
Some Other Race1.36%
Two or More Races5.33%
Hispanic Origin4.00%
Diversity Index26.50

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

Newton2024 - 2029
Population0.10%
Households0.10%
Families-0.10%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households6,7186,6706,8236,857
Housing Units7,1687,3417,3667,371
Owner Occupied Units4,4384,546
Renter Occupied Units2,3852,311
Vacant Units543514

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

Newton20242029
Median Home Value$148,753$151,020
Average Home Value$185,788$193,109
<$50,000171171
$50,000 - $99,999914916
$100,000 - $149,9991,1631,167
$150,000 - $199,999927931
$200,000 - $249,999520532
$250,000 - $299,999249250
$300,000 - $399,999204225
$400,000 - $499,999133157
$500,000 - $749,99980102
$1,000,000 +11

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later215
2000-2009307
1990-1999796
1980-1989423
1970-19791,056
1960-19691,211
1950-19591,037
1940-1949348
1939 or Before1,881

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

Newton20242029
Median Household$54,552$59,599
Average Household$73,896$84,602
Per Capita$31,991$36,576

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

Newton2024
<$15,000622
$15,000 - $24,999567
$25,000 - $34,999568
$35,000 - $49,9991,253
$50,000 - $74,9991,541
$75,000 - $99,999786
$100,000 - $149,999871
$150,000 - $199,999407
$200,000+208

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+7,109
In-County Residents4,845
Out-of-County Residents2,210
Drive Alone5,601
Carpooled529
Public Transport3
Work at Home529
Motorcycle0
Bicycle0
Walked321
Other75
Less than 5 minutes480
5-9 minutes1,873
10-14 minutes1,189
15-19 minutes575
20-24 minutes151
25-29 minutes300
30-34 minutes488
35-39 minutes135
40-44 minutes336
45-59 minutes837
60-89 minutes118
90+ minutes98
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees8,919
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1
Mining4
Utilities0
Construction165
Manufacturing998
Wholesale Trade72
  
Retail Trade1,358
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers228
Furn & Home Furnish Str11
Electronics & Appl Store2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip48
Food & Beverage Stores476
Health/Pers Care Stores78
Gasoline Stations64
Clothing/Accessory Store25
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music101
General Merchandise Str325
  
Transportation/Warehouse119
Information158
  
Finance & Insurance223
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn166
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv18
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other39
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing223
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv593
Legal Services68
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt407
Educational Services940
HealthCare/Social Assist1,744
Arts/Entertainment/Rec57
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs884
Accommodation89
Food Srv/Drinking Places795
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin352
Auto Repair/Maintenance45
Public Administration Emp591

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

Newton2024
<9th Grade193
Some High School484
GED479
Graduated High School4,262
Some College/No Degree2,143
Associates Degree1,510
Bachelor's Degree1,411
Graduate Degree841

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses643
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus23
Manufacturing Bus22
Wholesale Trade Bus10
  
Retail Trade Bus85
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus12
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus2
Electronics & Appl Store Bus1
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus8
Food & Beverage Stores Bus12
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus10
Gasoline Stations Bus5
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus8
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus19
General Merchandise Str Bus8
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus10
Information Bus13
  
Finance & Insurance Bus31
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus13
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus7
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus11
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus27
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus53
Legal Services Bus14
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus17
Educational Services Bus21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus66
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus13
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus53
Accommodation Bus10
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus43
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus109
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus14
Public Administration Bus58

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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