Newton, IA Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 7/10

Housing 6/10

Affordability 8/10

Diversity 5/10

Safety 6/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 7/10

Commute 8.5/10

Newton, IA Crime Report

Crime in Newton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newton. Key points include:

There were 277 total crimes in Newton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 1,774.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 384.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 1,390.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newton is -16.27% below the national average.

277
Total Crimes

-16.27%
Below National Average

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Crime In Newton Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Newton / 100k People	Iowa / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	277	1,774.4	1,540.0	2,119.2
Violent Crime	60	384.3	243.3	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	2.1	5.0
Robbery	4	25.6	18.7	61.0
Aggravated Assault	42	269.0	187.2	256.0
Property Crime	217	1,390.0	1,296.8	1,760.0
Burglary	39	249.8	199.1	229.0
Larceny	168	1,076.2	962.6	1,272.0
Car Theft	10	64.1	135.1	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Newton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Newton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:

The cost of living in Newton is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Newton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Newton is $200,884.
The median income in Newton is $57,771.

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Newton's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Newton Comparison Table

Living Expense	Newton	Iowa	National Average
Overall	90	90	100
Services	99	99	100
Groceries	95	95	100
Health	70	75	100
Housing	96	97	100
Transportation	99	93	100
Utilities	92	94	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Newton, IA Weather

The average high in Newton is 59.5° and the average low is 39.4°.
There are 63.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.7 inches of precipitation each year with 28.4 inches of snow.

Stat	Newton
Average Annual High	59.5
Average Annual Low	39.4
Annual Precipitation Days	63.8
Average Annual Precipitation	35.7
Average Annual Snowfall	28.4

59.5°
Average High

63.8
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Newton

Rankings

Ranks #13 in Most Dangerous Cities In Iowa

Rankings

Ranks #34 in Cheapest Places To Live In Iowa

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Ranks #56 in Best Places To Live In Iowa

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Newton Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Newton

The current population in Newton is 15,700. The population has increased 2.1% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	15,700	0.0%
2023	15,696	0.0%
2022	15,692	0.0%
2021	15,688	3.5%
2020	15,160	-0.0%
2019	15,164	-0.0%
2018	15,167	0.5%
2017	15,085	-0.0%
2016	15,090	-0.4%
2015	15,147	0.1%
2014	15,139	-0.3%
2013	15,185	-0.3%
2012	15,234	-0.4%
2011	15,300	-0.5%
2010	15,371	-

Race / Ethnicity in Newton

White 86.1% (13,514)

African American 1.5% (228)

American Indian 0.1% (11)

Asian 0.1% (14)

Hawaiian 0.4% (65)

Other 0.0% (0)

Two Or More 6.2% (972)

Hispanic 5.7% (896)

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Newton is:

86.1% White with 13,514 White residents.
1.5% African American with 228 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 14 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 65 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 972 Two Or More residents.
5.7% Hispanic with 896 Hispanic residents.

Race	Newton	IA	USA
White	86.1%	82.3%	57.4%
African American	1.5%	3.8%	11.9%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0.1%	2.5%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Two Or More	6.2%	3.5%	4.3%
Hispanic	5.7%	7.3%	19.3%

Gender in Newton

Female 49.0% (7,694)

Male 51.0% (8,005)

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Newton is 49.0% female with 7,694 female residents.
Newton is 51.0% male with 8,005 male residents.

Gender	Newton	IA	USA
Female	49.0%	49.8%	50.5%
Male	51.0%	50.2%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 2.0% (314)

9-12th Grade 5.0% (785)

High School / GED 42.0% (6,594)

Some College 18.0% (2,826)

Associate's Degree 13.0% (2,041)

Bachelor's Degree 12.0% (1,884)

Master's Degree 6.0% (942)

Professional Degree 1.0% (157)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (157)

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2.0% of adults in Newton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Newton completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Newton completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Newton completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Newton completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Newton completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Newton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Newton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Newton completed doctorate degree.

Education	Newton	IA	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	3.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	4.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	42.0%	30.0%	26.0%
Some College	18.0%	20.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	21.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Newton, Iowa

Less than $10,000 3.4% (53,090)

$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% (51,931)

$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% (169,240)

$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% (130,987)

$35,000 to $49,999 16.6% (260,584)

$50,000 to $74,999 21.4% (335,699)

$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% (199,843)

$100,000 to $149,999 13.1% (206,334)

$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% (75,578)

$200,000 or more 5.5% (86,707)

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3.4% of households in Newton earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Newton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.8% of households in Newton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Newton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.6% of households in Newton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.4% of households in Newton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Newton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Newton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Newton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Newton earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Newton	IA	USA
Less than $10,000	3.4%	4.0%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.3%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.8%	6.7%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.3%	7.2%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.6%	11.3%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.4%	17.5%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.7%	14.0%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.1%	18.7%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.8%	8.8%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	5.5%	8.6%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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