Newton, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Newton, Kansas Summary
Life in Newton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Newton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Newton:
The population in Newton is 18,576.
The median home value in Newton is $107,500.
The median income in Newton is $59,586.
The cost of living in Newton is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Newton is $827.
The unemployment rate in Newton is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Newton is 10.7%.
Table Of Contents
Newton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
5
Affordability
9
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Newton, KS Crime Report
609
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,321.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
42.89%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newton / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 609 | 3,321.2 | 2,624.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 118 | 643.5 | 425.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 6 | 32.7 | 31.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 86 | 469.0 | 346.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 491 | 2,677.6 | 2,199.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 142 | 774.4 | 331.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 321 | 1,750.6 | 1,619.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 152.7 | 248.1 | 282.7 |
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 | 87 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 102 | 100 | |
Newton, KS Photos
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Map Of Newton, KS
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Population over time in Newton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,846 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 18,923 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 18,972 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 19,103 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 19,139 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 19,144 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,134 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,036 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 18,931 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 18,769 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newton
| Race | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 74.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 12.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Newton
| Gender | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newton for adults over 25
| Education | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newton, Kansas
| Income | Newton | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 28.9% | 18.5% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
