Newton

Newton Main Photo

Newton, Alabama, prides itself on “building a community for every resident.” Newton was the third county seat of Dale County from 1843 until 1870 when it was moved to Ozark. Newton was a port for riverboats until the railroad was built in 1890.

Population

Total Population

1,616

Population
Growth Rate

0.42%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

35.600

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

675

Total Housing Units

769


Owner Occupied

495

Renter Occupied

180

Vacant

94

Median Home Value

$122,015


Average Home Value

$157,677

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.06%

Income Projection

Median Household

$68,122 $75,000


Average Household

$77,309 $88,493


Per Capita

$32,292 $37,543

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

47

Total Employed

304

Workers 16+

528

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

60

2024 Real Estate / Rent / Leasing

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

53

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

9

Employed

41

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

35

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

1

Employed

32

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

26

Some
High School

107

Graduated
High School

276

Associates
Degree

96

Bachelor's
Degree

150

Graduate
Degree

47

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

241

Non-Resident Commuters

269

Drive Alone

463

Carpooled

31

Public

0

Work At Home

25

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26