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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.
In Newton, about 49% of adults are married.
Approximately 22% of Newton is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Newton.
In 2000, Newton had a median family income of $44,330.
Newton folks tended to give their money ($4,975) 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 63%.
In Newton, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Newton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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