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Newton, KS
City in Harvey County, Kansas.
Population
18,397
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,239
ZIP codes
0
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is about 34 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $68,885 a year, 7% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,400 (28% below Kansas) and median rent is $903 a month.
Local data for Newton, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,885
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$156,400
Median rent
$903/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,201), Mexican Americans (3,179), Irish Americans (1,375).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harvey County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,579
14,096 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,321
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $7,266 per person
How people get to work
Newton, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
142
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 20°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North NewtonCity | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WaltonCity | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| HesstonCity | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| SedgwickCity | 9.3 mi | 1.6 |
| HalsteadCity | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ElbingCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| WhitewaterCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| KechiCity | 13 mi | 6 |
| FurleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BentleyCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GoesselCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MoundridgeCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Valley CenterCity | 15 mi | 8.1 |
| Park CityCity | 15 mi | 10.2 |
| PeabodyCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| BurrtonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, KS in?
- Newton is in Harvey County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Newton, KS?
- About 18,397 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include North Newton (2.4 mi), Walton (7.2 mi), Hesston (8 mi), Sedgwick (9.3 mi), Halstead (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023