North Newton, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Newton is a small community located in Kansas, within Harvey County. The total population is 2,155. It ranks as the 118th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Newton is 50.7 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 19.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Newton is $87,402. This is 18% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $217,800. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, North Newton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in North Newton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 11.2%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 2.9%).

Education

47.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places North Newton in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%. Notably, 20.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Newton, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.