Newton
Town in Dale County, Alabama

Newton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, with 1,607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pinckard, 3.3 miles SE.
- 1,607residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.9 km²
- 113 / sq mipopulation density
- 36371ZIP code
About Newton
Newton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newton had a population of 1,607. Once the county seat of Dale County, Newton lost this distinction to nearby Ozark in 1870, and is now a small farming community. It incorporated in 1887. The city currently forms a part of the Ozark micropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Newton
- Median household income
- $60,030
- Median home value
- $89,500
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Newton had 1,607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 113 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newton at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Dale County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,607 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.25 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3412° N, 85.5883° W |
| ZIP code | 36371 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0154480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newton
- Pinckard3.3 mi SE
- Midland City5.9 mi E
- Fort Novosel7.5 mi W
- Daleville8.1 mi SW
- Napier Field8.1 mi E
- Ozark8.3 mi NW
- Grimes8.6 mi E
- Clayhatchee10.7 mi SW
- Level Plains10.9 mi W
- Dothan13.0 mi SE
- Taylor13.6 mi SE
- Headland13.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Newton
What county is Newton in?
Newton is in Dale County, Alabama.
What is the population of Newton, AL?
1,607 people lived in Newton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newton, AL?
The ZIP code of Newton is 36371.
What is the elevation of Newton?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newton?
Pinckard (3.3 mi), Midland City (5.9 mi), Fort Novosel (7.5 mi), Daleville (8.1 mi), Napier Field (8.1 mi).
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