Newton, NC Demographics

A map of Newton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,551	8,365	64.1%	63.6%
Hispanic	1,540	2,072	11.6%	15.8%
Asian	1,228	559	9.2%	4.3%
Black	1,113	1,488	8.3%	11.3%
Multiracial	769	593	5.8%	4.5%
Native American/Other	132	71	1.0%	0.5%

Newton, North Carolina has an estimated population of 13,333, a slight increase from the 13,148 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.1% White, 11.6% Hispanic, 9.2% Asian, 8.3% Black, 5.8% Multiracial, and 1.0% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina 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 55.4% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newton is ranked the 79th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newton's White Population

8,551 residents of Newton, or 64.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newton is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Newton ranks 456th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Newton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.1%.

Newton is more White than neighboring Hickory (62.6% White). Newton is less White than neighboring Conover (67.9% White), Maiden (69.1% White), Claremont (76.9% White), and St. Stephens (65.4% White).

Newton's Black Population

1,113 residents of Newton, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newton is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Newton ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Black residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 11.3% to 8.3%.

Newton is more Black than neighboring Conover (3.3% Black), Maiden (4.2% Black), Claremont (2.5% Black), and St. Stephens (4.4% Black). Newton is less Black than neighboring Hickory (13% Black).

Newton's Asian Population

1,228 residents of Newton, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newton is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Newton ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 119.7%. Asian residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 4.3% to 9.2%.

Newton is more Asian than neighboring Conover (0.3% Asian), Maiden (7.2% Asian), Claremont (2.2% Asian), St. Stephens (4.9% Asian), and Hickory (4.8% Asian).

Newton's Hispanic Population

1,540 residents of Newton, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Newton ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Newton's population has decreased from 15.8% to 11.6%.

Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Conover (22.2% Hispanic), Maiden (17.4% Hispanic), Claremont (13.3% Hispanic), St. Stephens (16.7% Hispanic), and Hickory (15.2% Hispanic).

Newton's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Newton, or 1.0% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Newton ranks 541st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 85.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Newton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Conover (0% Native American/Other), Maiden (0% Native American/Other), Claremont (0.6% Native American/Other), St. Stephens (0% Native American/Other), and Hickory (0.4% Native American/Other).

Newton's Multiracial Population

769 residents of Newton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newton is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Newton ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Newton's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.8%.

Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Maiden (2.1% Multiracial), Claremont (4.5% Multiracial), and Hickory (4.1% Multiracial). Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Conover (6.3% Multiracial), and St. Stephens (8.6% 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.