Newton Grove, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 498, Newton Grove's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Newton Grove is a small community located in North Carolina, within Sampson County. The total population is 498. It ranks as the 590th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton Grove is 57.0 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 22.9% 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 Newton Grove is $68,906. This is 5% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.2%. This is 68% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $149,600. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Newton Grove is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newton Grove has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.6% vs 60.0%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 96.5%. Notably, 19.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newton Grove, North Carolina 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 North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.