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Crime in Newton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newton. Key points include:
There were 311 total crimes in Newton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 2,307.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 400.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newton is 1,906.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newton is 8.87% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Newton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newton / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 311 | 2,307.3 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 400.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 22.3 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 333.9 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 257 | 1,906.7 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 60 | 445.1 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 183 | 1,357.7 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 103.9 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
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 North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Newton is 91 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 $256,468.
The median income in Newton is $62,015.
Newton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Newton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Newton | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Newton, NC Weather
The average high in Newton is 70.6° and the average low is 47.6°.
There are 83.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.0 inches of precipitation each year with 4.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Newton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Newton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Newton
The current population in Newton is 13,333. The population has increased 2.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,333 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 13,223 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 13,173 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 13,081 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 13,106 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 13,059 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 13,005 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,991 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,999 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,980 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 12,998 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,983 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 12,991 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 12,994 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,967 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newton
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Newton is:
64.1% White with 8,551 White residents.
8.3% African American with 1,113 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
9.2% Asian with 1,228 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 119 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 769 Two Or More residents.
11.6% Hispanic with 1,540 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Newton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.3% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 9.2% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Newton
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Newton is 51.6% female with 6,877 female residents.
Newton is 48.4% male with 6,456 male residents.
| Gender | Newton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Newton completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Newton completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Newton completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Newton completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Newton completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Newton completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Newton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Newton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Newton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Newton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newton, North Carolina
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4.8% of households in Newton earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Newton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.1% of households in Newton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Newton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Newton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.0% of households in Newton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Newton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.3% of households in Newton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.0% of households in Newton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Newton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Newton | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
