Newtown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Newtown, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Newtown, Pennsylvania had a total population of 2,224, the 611th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $166,429, which is 113% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 113% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Pennsylvania.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.0% — among the lowest in Pennsylvania.
74.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Pennsylvania.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.

Newtown Quick Facts

Population 2,224

Median Household Income $166,429

Median Home Value $783,400

Poverty Rate 2.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 48.3 years

Homeownership Rate 73.2%

Affordability Ratio 4.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.7%

High School Graduation Rate 99.2%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 2,224 611th of 1,991

Median Income $166,429 top 10%

Poverty Rate 2.0% 84% lower than national

Median Home Value $783,400 top 10%

How Newtown Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,234	2,224	-0.4%
Median household income	$146,765	$166,429	+13.4%
Median home value	$721,700	$783,400	+8.5%

How Newtown Compares

Median Household Income

Newtown

$166,429

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Newtown

$783,400

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 4.7%

$25K-$50K 5.4%

$50K-$100K 22.4%

$100K+ 67.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

0.8%

$25K-$30K

0.5%

$30K-$35K

0.4%

$35K-$40K

1.8%

$40K-$45K

0.9%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

9.4%

$100K-$125K

3.8%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

13.5%

$200K+

40.9%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%

Renter 26.8%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,887/mo 13.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.6%

18-34

18.4%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

35.4%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Newtown Rankings in Pennsylvania

#611 Population of 1,991

#33 Median Income of 1,854

#36 Education of 1,987

#8 Home Value of 1,871

Explore Pennsylvania Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Bucks County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Levittown	50,926	$105,071	7.0%	$341,300
Bristol	9,902	$76,042	8.6%	$271,100
Morrisville	9,752	$99,526	8.6%	$292,200
Croydon	9,684	$70,308	10.9%	$293,700
Quakertown	9,319	$85,959	10.2%	$278,500
Perkasie	9,216	$93,845	6.7%	$372,100
Fairless Hills	8,827	$80,807	13.2%	$358,800
Doylestown	8,341	$99,322	5.5%	$527,700
Richboro	6,963	$159,007	0.8%	$559,700
Newtown Grant	6,193	$168,750	4.8%	$583,600

Cities Similar to Newtown

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Melrose Park	2,266	$168,750	$465,200	73.4%	5.4%
Messiah College	2,329	N/A	N/A	70.3%	0.0%
Shippensburg University	2,071	N/A	N/A	43.3%	0.0%
Lincoln University	2,017	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Woodside	2,491	$172,206	$697,200	66.8%	0.4%

Population Overview

Newtown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bucks County. The total population is 2,224. It ranks as the 611th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newtown is 48.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newtown is $166,429. This is 113% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 106% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.0%. This is 83% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $783,400. Housing costs are 208% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newtown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

74.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Newtown in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 112% higher than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.2%. Notably, 35.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newtown, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newtown, Pennsylvania?

Newtown, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,224 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Newtown, PA?

The median household income in Newtown is $166,429, which is 106% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Newtown, PA?

The poverty rate in Newtown is 2.0%. This means approximately 45 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Newtown, Pennsylvania?

Newtown's population is 96.2% White, 0.4% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Newtown, PA?

The median home value in Newtown is $783,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x.

How educated is Newtown, Pennsylvania?

74.7% of adults (25+) in Newtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 35.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.