Newton, MA Demographics

A map of Newton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	60,940	62,303	68.4%	70.1%
Asian	15,454	14,681	17.4%	16.5%
Multiracial	4,934	4,053	5.5%	4.6%
Hispanic	3,971	4,493	4.5%	5.1%
Black	2,108	2,554	2.4%	2.9%
Native American/Other	1,637	839	1.8%	0.9%

Newton, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 89,044, a less than 1% change from the 88,923 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 17.4% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, and 1.8% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Massachusetts 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 47.6% in 2020 and 49.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newton is ranked the 11th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newton's White Population

60,940 residents of Newton, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Newton ranks 208th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 70.1% to 68.4%.

Newton is more White than neighboring Waltham (57.6% White), Brookline (64.1% White), and Wellesley (67.6% White). Newton is less White than neighboring Needham (80.8% White), and Belmont (68.8% White).

Newton's Black Population

2,108 residents of Newton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newton is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Newton ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. Black residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Newton is more Black than neighboring Needham (1.5% Black), Belmont (1.6% Black), and Wellesley (2.1% Black). Newton is less Black than neighboring Waltham (8.3% Black), and Brookline (3% Black).

Newton's Asian Population

15,454 residents of Newton, or 17.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newton is considerably higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Newton ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Asian residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 16.5% to 17.4%.

Newton is more Asian than neighboring Needham (9.9% Asian), Waltham (12.6% Asian), and Wellesley (15.9% Asian). Newton is less Asian than neighboring Brookline (19.3% Asian), and Belmont (19.5% Asian).

Newton's Hispanic Population

3,971 residents of Newton, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newton is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Newton ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.5%.

Newton is more Hispanic than neighboring Needham (3.6% Hispanic). Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Waltham (15.9% Hispanic), Brookline (6.2% Hispanic), Belmont (4.9% Hispanic), and Wellesley (7.4% Hispanic).

Newton's Native American/Other Population

1,637 residents of Newton, or 1.8% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Newton ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 95.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.8%.

Newton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Needham (0.7% Native American/Other), Waltham (1.3% Native American/Other), Brookline (0.6% Native American/Other), Belmont (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wellesley (0.6% Native American/Other).

Newton's Multiracial Population

4,934 residents of Newton, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newton is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Newton ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.5%.

Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Needham (3.4% Multiracial), Waltham (4.3% Multiracial), and Belmont (4.5% Multiracial). Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookline (6.8% Multiracial), and Wellesley (6.4% 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.