Newton

Catawba County's oldest city and county seat, Newton has a beautiful historic courthouse square at the center of its downtown.

Catawba County's oldest city and county seat, Newton has a beautiful historic courthouse square at the center of its downtown. Homes inside Newton's city limits range from classic early 1900's bungalows to modern new construction, but most tend to be on small lots. Outside city limits, Newton offers homes on larger acreage parcels, golf course parcels, farms, and a more rural pace of life. 

Overview for Newton, NC

13,081 people live in Newton, where the median age is 44.1 and the average individual income is $26,994. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,081

Total Population

44.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$26,994

Average individual Income

Around Newton, NC

There's plenty to do around Newton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
14
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Carpe Crustum Bakery, Carniceria El-Caporal, and Narrow Coffee & Nosh.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.69 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.12 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.68 miles 23 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 3.06 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.52 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.89 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Newton, NC

Newton has 5,309 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Newton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,081 people call Newton home. The population density is 948.2 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

13,081

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44.1

Median Age

45.55 / 54.45%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,309

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$26,994

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Newton, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Newton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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