Community Profiles

Newton

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 Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Newton is 1,616. The population is expected to grow to 1,650 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.42%.

The median age of Newton residents is 44.

The diversity index of Newton is 35.6, meaning that there is a 36% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Newton is $77,309 and projected to be $88,493 in 2029. Per capita income is $32,292, projected to be $37,543 in 2029. 1.18% of households – 19 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $743,102 and the average disposable income is $61,683.

There are 769 housing units in Newton; 495 are owner-occupied, 180 are rented, and 94 are vacant. The average home value is $157,677, with 37 homes built in 2010 or later, and 98 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 47 businesses in Newton, employing 304 workers and pulling from a labor force of 528 age 16 and above. 269 workers commute into Newton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

241 residents both live and work in/around Newton. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 6.22% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.22% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 463 drive alone, 31 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 9 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 25 residents work from home.

385 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 96 have associates degrees, 150 have bachelor’s degrees, and 47 hold a graduate or professional degree.