Newton, AL Demographics

A map of Newton's Population by Race

Newton, Alabama had a population of 1,607 in 2020. It was 79.8% White, 11.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is the 257th most populous. 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's White Population

1,282 residents of Newton identify as White, or 79.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Newton larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is ranked #257 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more White than neighboring Midland City (52.8% White), Ozark (56.7% White), Fort Rucker (66.4% White), and Daleville (54.7% White). Newton is less White than neighboring Pinckard (81.8% White).

Newton's Black Population

182 residents of Newton identify as Black, or 11.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newton less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is ranked #315 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Black than neighboring Pinckard (10.7% Black), and Fort Rucker (7% Black). Newton is less Black than neighboring Midland City (37.2% Black), Ozark (33.1% Black), and Daleville (22.8% Black).

Newton's Asian Population

8 residents of Newton identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newton is less Asian than neighboring Midland City (0.6% Asian), Ozark (1.1% Asian), Fort Rucker (3.1% Asian), and Daleville (3.1% Asian).

Newton's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Newton identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is ranked #226 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinckard (3.4% Hispanic), Midland City (3.5% Hispanic), Ozark (3.9% Hispanic), Fort Rucker (15.9% Hispanic), and Daleville (11.6% Hispanic).

Newton's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Newton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinckard (0.3% Native American/Other). Newton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland City (0.9% Native American/Other), Ozark (0.8% Native American/Other), Fort Rucker (1.4% Native American/Other), and Daleville (1.1% Native American/Other).

Newton's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Newton identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Newton is ranked #138 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinckard (3.3% Multiracial), and Ozark (4.4% Multiracial). Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Midland City (5% Multiracial), Fort Rucker (6.2% Multiracial), and Daleville (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.