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Newton, AL

Town in Dale County, Alabama.

Population

1,329

Land area

14.2sq mi

People per sq mi

93

ZIP codes

0

Newton and its ZIP codes

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Newton at a glance

  • The median household income is $60,030, 6% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,500 (57% below Alabama) and median rent is $650 a month.

Local data for Newton, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Newton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,030

Poverty rate

15.0%

Median home value

$89,500

Median rent

$650/mo

Homeownership

74.0%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (111), German Americans (70), Scottish Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dale County. PPP loans are for Newton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$67,154

18,014 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,767

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.27B

FY 2026, $25,706 per person

Dale County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Newton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.3%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home8.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Newton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

640

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

67

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 40°F

53.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Newton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

15.4%

U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Newton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PinckardTown3.2 mi5.3
Midland CityCity5.7 mi6.1
OzarkCity7.5 mi34.1
Fort RuckerCensus-designated place7.6 mi10.9
DalevilleCity7.7 mi14.1
Napier FieldTown8 mi0.3
GrimesTown8.7 mi1.3
ClayhatcheeTown11 mi2.7
Level PlainsTown11 mi3.1
DothanCity13 mi90.2
HeadlandCity14 mi30.3
TaylorCity14 mi7.2
MalvernTown15 mi14.2
NewvilleTown16 mi4
KinseyCity16 mi12.1
EnterpriseCity16 mi31.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Newton, AL in?
Newton is in Dale County, Alabama.
What is the population of Newton, AL?
About 1,329 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Newton?
Nearby places include Pinckard (3.2 mi), Midland City (5.7 mi), Ozark (7.5 mi), Fort Rucker (7.6 mi), Daleville (7.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023