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Newton, Alabama, in Dale county, is 14 miles NW of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 181 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town is in the Dothan area. There are 1,708 residents in Newton.
In Newton, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Newton had a median family income of $35,795.
Newton folks tended to give their money ($1,250) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newton that were owner-occupied was 76%.
In Newton, 96% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.
Comparing Newton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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