Newton, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,846
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
10.8%
Median Home
$109,100
Median Income
$56,729
Median Rent
$735
Newton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Newton, KS Crime Report
512
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,719.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
15.90%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newton / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 512 | 2,719.1 | 2,624.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 94 | 499.2 | 425.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 21.2 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 77 | 408.9 | 346.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 418 | 2,219.9 | 2,199.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 68 | 361.1 | 331.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 323 | 1,715.3 | 1,619.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 143.4 | 248.1 | 246.0 |
Newton, KS Cost Of Living
86
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newton | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
Newton, KS Photos
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Rankings for Newton in Kansas
Map Of Newton, KS
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Population over time in Newton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,846 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 18,923 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 18,972 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 19,103 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 19,139 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 19,144 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 19,134 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 19,036 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 18,931 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 18,769 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newton
| Race | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.5% | 75.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 12.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Newton
| Gender | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25
| Education | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newton, Kansas
| Income | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29.6% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.0% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
