Economy & Jobs — Newton, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,885 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,560 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,117 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 28.5% |
| Manufacturing | 21.0% |
| Retail | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 30 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Physician Offices | 16 |
| Insurance Agencies | 14 |
| Home Health | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Beauty Salons | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Dental Offices | 8 |
| Coffee Shops | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
