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.

12
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
10
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Carpe Crustum Bakery, Pho Lodge, and Carniceria El-Caporal.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.69 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.62 miles 15 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 2.12 miles 5 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining 0.68 miles 23 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.41 miles 13 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Beauty 0.62 miles 6 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 between 25 and 64 years old. 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

0-9: 10.57%

0-9 Years

10-17: 10.51%

10-17 Years

18-24: 9.3%

18-24 Years

25-64: 48.89%

25-64 Years

65-74: 10.73%

65-74 Years

75+: 10.01%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 1137 (16%)
  • High School Degree 2871 (40%)
  • Associate Degree 1258 (17%)
  • Bachelor Degree 1451 (20%)
  • Graduate Degree 510 (7%)
5,309

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$26,994

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 1,474 (28%)

Without Children: 3,835 (72%)

Marital Status

Married 34%
Single 26%
Divorced 12%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 15%

White Collar: 85%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 15%
15 to 29 Minutes 17%
30 to 59 Minutes 4%
60+ Minutes 4%

Schools in Newton, NC

Primary Schools (5)
Middle Schools (1)
High Schools (3)
Mixed Schools (1)
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
North Newton Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Startown Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
Balls Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
4/5
South Newton Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Blackburn Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5

Property Listings

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