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 2025 the population of Newton is 1,608. The population is expected to grow to 1,633 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.31%.
The median age of Newton residents is 45.
The diversity index of Newton is 34.8, meaning that there is a 35% 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 $68,635 and projected to be $75,315 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,153, projected to be $32,561 in 2030. 1.18% of households – 19 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $467,037 and the average disposable income is $53,520.
There are 771 housing units in Newton; 489 are owner-occupied, 194 are rented, and 88 are vacant. The average home value is $167,342, with 33 homes built in 2010 or later, and 116 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 41 businesses in Newton, employing 214 workers and pulling from a labor force of 546 age 16 and above. 278 workers commute into Newton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
251 residents both live and work in/around Newton. The average travel time is 25.4 minutes. 6.37% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.18% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 466 drive alone, 40 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 14 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 26 residents work from home.
404 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 122 have associates degrees, 150 have bachelor’s degrees, and 38 hold a graduate or professional degree.
