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Newton, KS


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Newton, Kansas

Newton, Kansas, in Harvey county, is 24 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city is in the Wichita area. There are 17,190 residents in Newton.

The People and Families of Newton

In Newton, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newton had a median family income of $45,703.

Political Inclinations

Newton folks tended to give their money ($2,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Newton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newton that were owner-occupied was 68%.

Commuting

In Newton, 94% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Newton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Newton Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 15%Newton Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Newton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Newton, KS

Comparing Newton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men68
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women59

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built36

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