Newton town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Newton town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 1,431. It ranks as the 273rd most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton town is 41.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newton town is $59,915. This is 3% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $90,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Newton town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.2%. The Black or African American population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newton town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.