North Newton, KS

North Newton, Kansas

North Newton, Kansas, in Harvey county, is 26 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city is in the Wichita area. There are 1,522 residents in North Newton.

The People and Families of North Newton

In North Newton, about 48% of adults are married. In North Newton, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in North Newton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Newton had a median family income of $52,500. Most of the residents of North Newton tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in North Newton. Lots of residents of the city prove that it's possible to work from home regularly. People say that North Newton is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

North Newton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in North Newton that were owner-occupied was 67%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in North Newton. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in North Newton, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In North Newton, 76% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about North Newton is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of North Newton, KS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

North Newton Almanac

North Newton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Newton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Newton residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

North Newton Colleges

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Bethel College

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