Demographics & People — Newton, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,443 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 7,502 |
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| Family Households | 5,020 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.4 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3309 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,876 |
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| Black or African American | 220 |
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| Asian | 26 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,588 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,467 |
| German | 4,795 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,392 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,621 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,242 |
| English | 1,866 |
| Irish | 1,830 |
| American | 863 |
| Swedish | 691 |
| Polish | 508 |
Language
| English Only | 15,933 |
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| Spanish | 1,310 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,370 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,280 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,374 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newton, Kansas.
