Community Profiles
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.
As of 2026 the population of Newton is 1,643. The population is expected to grow to 1,669 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.31%.
The median age of Newton residents is 45.
The diversity index of Newton is 36.1, 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.
The average household income in Newton is $67,749 and projected to be $76,242 in 2031. Per capita income is $28,782, projected to be $32,936 in 2031. 1.22% of households – 20 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $660,828 and the average disposable income is $52,328.
There are 783 housing units in Newton; 506 are owner-occupied, 192 are rented, and 85 are vacant. The average home value is $166,117, with 51 homes built in 2010 or later, and 97 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 41 businesses in Newton, employing 220 workers and pulling from a labor force of 470 age 16 and above. 254 workers commute into Newton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
208 residents both live and work in/around Newton. The average travel time is 25.7 minutes. 6.25% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.81% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 382 drive alone, 44 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 6 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 38 residents work from home.
368 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 135 have associates degrees, 210 have bachelor’s degrees, and 26 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
