Newton, IL Demographics

A map of Newton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,841	2,624	96.9%	94.5%
Multiracial	62	73	2.1%	2.6%
Hispanic	24	49	0.8%	1.8%
Black	5	15	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.4%

Newton, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,932, an increase from the 2,777 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newton has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newton, that probability was 10.6% in 2020 and 6.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newton is ranked the 431st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Newton was ranked the 442nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newton's White Population

2,841 residents of Newton, or 96.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Newton ranks 256th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 94.5% to 96.9%.

Newton is more White than neighboring Wheeler (91.5% White). Newton is less White than neighboring Rose Hill (98.1% White), Willow Hill (97% White), Ste. Marie (100% White), and West Liberty (100% White).

Newton's Black Population

5 residents of Newton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Newton ranks 831st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Newton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Newton is more Black than neighboring Rose Hill (0% Black), Willow Hill (0% Black), Ste. Marie (0% Black), West Liberty (0% Black), and Wheeler (0% Black).

Newton's Asian Population

0 residents of Newton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Newton ranks 976th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Newton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Newton's Hispanic Population

24 residents of Newton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newton is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Newton ranks 1035th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.8%.

Newton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ste. Marie (0% Hispanic), and West Liberty (0% Hispanic). Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Rose Hill (1.9% Hispanic), Willow Hill (2% Hispanic), and Wheeler (3.8% Hispanic).

Newton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Newton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Newton ranks 651st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Newton's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Newton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Newton ranks 1076th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.1%.

Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Rose Hill (0% Multiracial), Willow Hill (1% Multiracial), Ste. Marie (0% Multiracial), and West Liberty (0% Multiracial). Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheeler (4.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.