North Newton, KS Demographics

A map of North Newton's Population by Race

North Newton, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,155, a large increase from the 1,814 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.7% White, 11.2% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Newton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Newton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Newton, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Newton is ranked the 118th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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). North Newton was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Newton's White Population

1,739 residents of North Newton, or 80.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Newton is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. North Newton ranks 536th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Newton's White population has grown by an estimated 13.8%. White residents' share of North Newton's population has decreased from 84.2% to 80.7%.

North Newton is more White than neighboring Newton (75% White). North Newton is less White than neighboring Walton (96.9% White), Hesston (93.2% White), Goessel (91.7% White), and Sedgwick (85.6% White).

North Newton's Black Population

38 residents of North Newton, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Newton is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. North Newton ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Newton's Black population has declined by an estimated 43.3%. Black residents' share of North Newton's population has decreased from 3.7% to 1.8%.

North Newton is more Black than neighboring Newton (1.7% Black), Walton (0% Black), Hesston (0.6% Black), and Goessel (0.2% Black). North Newton is less Black than neighboring Sedgwick (3% Black).

North Newton's Asian Population

241 residents of North Newton, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Newton is higher than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. North Newton ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Newton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1105.0%. Asian residents' share of North Newton's population has increased from 1.1% to 11.2%.

North Newton is more Asian than neighboring Newton (0.2% Asian), Walton (0% Asian), Hesston (0.1% Asian), Goessel (0% Asian), and Sedgwick (0% Asian).

North Newton's Hispanic Population

79 residents of North Newton, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Newton is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. North Newton ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Newton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.6%. Hispanic residents' share of North Newton's population has decreased from 7.7% to 3.7%.

North Newton is more Hispanic than neighboring Walton (0.4% Hispanic), Goessel (1.5% Hispanic), and Sedgwick (3.3% Hispanic). North Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Newton (19.4% Hispanic).

North Newton's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of North Newton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Newton is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Newton ranks 357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Newton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Newton's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

North Newton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walton (0% Native American/Other), Hesston (0% Native American/Other), Goessel (0% Native American/Other), and Sedgwick (0% Native American/Other). North Newton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newton (0.6% Native American/Other).

North Newton's Multiracial Population

51 residents of North Newton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Newton is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. North Newton ranks 599th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Newton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of North Newton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

North Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Newton (3.1% Multiracial), Walton (2.7% Multiracial), Goessel (6.7% Multiracial), and Sedgwick (8.1% 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.