City · Iowa
Newton, Iowa
Newton, city, in Jasper County, Iowa. Newton had 15,741 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,760 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,700 (±40). GEOID 1956505.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,741
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,760 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,700 ±40
Median household income
$57,771
±$7,427 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$153,700
±$12,028 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$819
±$55 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Newton and what county is it in?
Newton is a city in Jasper County, Iowa. It covers 11.3 square miles of land, 1,400 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newton is in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,741 people lived in Newton on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 15,760 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,700 (±40).
| Measure | Newton | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,700 ±40 | 37,954 | +536 |
| Households | 6,772 ±292 | 15,010 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.10 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,353 ±289 | 16,249 | no clear change |
Newton's population since 2000
From 15,579 in 2000 to 15,741 in 2025: up 1.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newton?
The median resident of Newton is 42.6 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.2%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newton | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±2.3 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±1.8 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% ±1.9 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Male | 51.0% ±1.5 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.1% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.1% ±2.0 pts | 90.8% | −5.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3% ±1.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9% ±2.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.5% | +3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2% ±1.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5% ±3.5 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±2.6 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newton earn?
Half of Newton's 6,772 households earn less than $57,771 a year (±$7,427), against $71,311 in Jasper County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $59,665 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newton | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,771 ±$7,427 | $71,311 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,630 ±$6,164 | $95,279 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,732 ±$2,904 | $39,394 | +$3,639 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±2.5 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.0% ±6.3 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±2.1 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±2.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newton?
Owners occupy 61.5% of Newton's occupied homes and renters 38.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $153,700 by its owner (±$12,028). The median renter pays $819 a month including utilities, and 35.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newton | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $153,700 ±$12,028 | $186,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $819 ±$55 | $836 | −$87 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.4% ±6.9 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,271 ±$77 | $1,402 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.5% ±4.3 pts | 72.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.5% ±4.3 pts | 27.7% | – |
| Housing units | 7,353 ±289 | 16,249 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±4.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.1% ±4.5 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.5% ±4.0 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.5% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newton building?
Builders took permits for 75 new housing units in Newton in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 4.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newton work and get to work?
76.6% of Newton's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Newton | Jasper County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8% ±3.1 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±4.5 pts | 78.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.4% ±1.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5% ±2.7 pts | 10.6% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±2.3 | 23.3 min | +3.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newton?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Newton, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,262 (Tract 405) to $67,891 (Tract 404).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 404Jasper County | 5,742 | $67,891 |
| Tract 405Jasper County | 4,623 | $47,262 |
| Tract 406Jasper County | 3,246 | $65,385 |
| Tract 403Jasper County | 2,708 | $52,357 |
| Tract 408Jasper County | 4,064 | $88,646 |
| Tract 401Jasper County | 3,797 | $82,292 |
| Tract 409Jasper County | 3,111 | $85,200 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newton) · Census block assignment files
How does Newton compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newton is the 2,339th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 31st-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Newton ranks 236th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 31st | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 119th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 279 |
| Median household income | 236th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 187th | 279 |
| Median home value | 168th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 106th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 211th | 279 |
| Median age | 76th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 257th | 279 |
| Work from home | 109th | 221 |
| Travel time to work | 94th | 279 |
Newton's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Newton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newton?
10 of the 57 figures for Newton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newton.