Newton Town, New Jersey
As of the census of 2000, there were 8244 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the town. The population density was 2661.7 people per square mile (1027.69/km˛), it is New Jersey's 278th most densely populated town. There were 3425 housing units at an average density of 1104.8 per square mile (426.57/km˛). The average household size was 2.39 people, and the average family size was 3.12 people. The population's age distribution was 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. The median age was 37.6 years, The median age of males was 36.2 years, for females the median age was 39.2 years. The racial makeup of the town was 7582 White, 281 Black or African American, 11 American Indian, 162 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 111 from two or more races and 96 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $41667, making its New Jersey's 86th lowest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $56484, making it the 146th lowest town by median family income in New Jersey. The per capita income for the town was $20577, it is New Jersey's 107th poorest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $26229, The median income for males was $32422, compared to $19199 for females.
In 2000, 1988 pupils and students, of which 1085 are male and 903 are female, 24.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 162 nursery or pri school, 85 kindergarten, 938 elementary school, 428 high school and 375 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8244 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8244 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8253 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8269 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8295 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8301 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8282 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8290 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 8215 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 8156 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 8096 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 116 | 46 | 162 |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 37 | 85 |
| Elementary school | 460 | 478 | 938 |
| High school | 262 | 166 | 428 |
| College or graduate school | 199 | 176 | 375 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton town, New Jersey | $41667 | $56484 | $20577 |
| Sussex County, New Jersey | $65266 | $73335 | $26992 |
| New Jersey, United States | $55146 | $65370 | $27006 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |