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 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.
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.
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.
