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The City of Newton had a population of 13,333 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Newton is located at latitude 35.6699 and longitude -81.2215 in Catawba County. The formal boundaries for the City of Newton encompass a land area of 13.77 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Catawba County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Newton has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Newton is located within Township of Newton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Catawba County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,333 (100%) |
| Population Density | 966 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,015 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,528 |
| Median Home Value | $186,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,555 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,837 (69.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,449 (26.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 269 (4.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,286 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 3,552 (67.2%) |
The table below compares Newton to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 79 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 255 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 363 | 53rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 368 | 53rd |
| Diversity Index | # 206 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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