Newton, NC

Newton, North Carolina

Introduction to Newton, North Carolina

Newton, North Carolina, in Catawba county, is 28 miles N of Gastonia, North Carolina (center to center) and 37 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina.The city is in the Hickory - Morganton - Lenoir area. There are 12,560 residents in Newton.

Newton History

In 1845, Newton became the county seat of Catawba County, which was founded in 1842. The city was officially incorporated in 1855. It was named in honor of Isaac Newton Wilson, son of the legislator who proposed the bill to establish Catawba County. The city was selected as a finalist by the National League of Cities and CH2M HILL for the Awards for Municipal Excellence in 2006.

Newton and nearby Attractions

• Catawba County Museum of History
• Ice Castle Skating Rink
• Hickory Museum of Art
• Lake Norman State Park
• Historic Rural Hill Farm

Things To Do In Newton

Newton is home to the Catawba County Museum of History. The city also has a number of parks and playgrounds such as Southside Park, Little Brook Park, Saint Paul’s Memorial Park, East Park, and Jacob Fork Park. It is also worth visiting Beach Bingo and Amusement Park. Newton has several churches including Old Saint Paul’s Church, Zion Church, and North Newton Church.

Newton Transportation

Hickory Regional Airport is close to the city.

Newton Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are offered by various universities and colleges including Catawba Valley Community College, Winthrop University, and Gaston College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Newton, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Newton Almanac

Newton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Newton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Newton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Newton Public Libraries

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Newton High Schools (2004)

FRED T FOARD HIGH
3407 PLATEAU ROAD
704-462-1496
Serves 1,222 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

NEWTON-CONOVER HIGH
338 W 15TH STREET
828-465-0920
Serves 825 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Newton Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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