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North Newton, KS


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity88
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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