Newton City, Kansas
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 17190 people, 6851 households, and 4612 families residing in the city. The population density was 1794 people per square mile (692.67/kmē), giving it the 87th most densely populated city among the Kansas. There were 7277 housing units at an average density of 759.6 per square mile (293.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 people, and the average family size was 2.99 people. The population's age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 36.9 years, The median age of males was 35 years, for females the median age was 38.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 86.73% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 0.53% American Indian, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 2.92% from two or more races and 6.84% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $38236, it is the 127th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $45703, it would be the 131st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $18529, making its Kansas's 109th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $21317, The median income for males was $26736, compared to $16891 for females.
In 2000, 4273 pupils and students, of which 2098 are male and 2175 are female, 24.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 268 nursery or pri school, 185 kindergarten, 2127 elementary school, 1095 high school and 598 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17190 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17771 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17763 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17737 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17867 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17923 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17994 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17988 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17943 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 18026 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18133 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 93 | 175 | 268 |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 83 | 185 |
| Elementary school | 1073 | 1054 | 2127 |
| High school | 589 | 506 | 1095 |
| College or graduate school | 241 | 357 | 598 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton city, Kansas | $38236 | $45703 | $18529 |
| Harvey County, Kansas | $40907 | $48793 | $18715 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |