Newton, IL Demographics
A map of Newton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,624 | 94.5% |
Multiracial | 73 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 49 | 1.8% |
Black | 15 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 12 | 0.4% |
Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
Newton, Illinois had a population of 2,777 in 2020. It was 94.5% White, 0.5% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.6% 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 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is the 442nd 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
2,624 residents of Newton identify as White, or 94.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Newton considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is ranked #242 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Newton is more White than neighboring Rose Hill (86.5% White). Newton is less White than neighboring Willow Hill (98.3% White), Ste. Marie (96.6% White), West Liberty (99% White), and Wheeler (99% White).
Newton's Black Population
15 residents of Newton identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newton less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is ranked #825 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Newton is more Black than neighboring Rose Hill (0% Black), Willow Hill (0% Black), Ste. Marie (0% Black), West Liberty (0% Black), and Wheeler (0% Black).
Newton's Asian Population
4 residents of Newton identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is ranked #969 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Newton is more Asian than neighboring Willow Hill (0% Asian), West Liberty (0% Asian), and Wheeler (0% Asian). Newton is less Asian than neighboring Rose Hill (1.1% Asian), and Ste. Marie (0.8% Asian).
Newton's Hispanic Population
49 residents of Newton identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newton less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is ranked #1005 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Newton is more Hispanic than neighboring Willow Hill (0% Hispanic), Ste. Marie (0.8% Hispanic), West Liberty (0% Hispanic), and Wheeler (1% Hispanic). Newton is less Hispanic than neighboring Rose Hill (3.4% Hispanic).
Newton's Native American/Other Population
12 residents of Newton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Newton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Liberty (0% Native American/Other), and Wheeler (0% Native American/Other). Newton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rose Hill (1.1% Native American/Other), Willow Hill (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ste. Marie (1.3% Native American/Other).
Newton's Multiracial Population
73 residents of Newton identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Newton is ranked #1061 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Newton is more Multiracial than neighboring Willow Hill (1.2% Multiracial), Ste. Marie (0.4% Multiracial), West Liberty (1% Multiracial), and Wheeler (0% Multiracial). Newton is less Multiracial than neighboring Rose Hill (7.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.