Newton is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 18846 residents.. The poverty rate of Newton is 10.8%, which is 23% lower than national average. The typical household in Newton earns $56729 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 41.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Newton, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Newton remained 2.7%, which is 43% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Newton, only 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Newton is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Newton is $109100 , which is 53% lower than national average. While median income in Newton remained $56729, which is 16% lower than national average.