Newton
City in Jasper County, Illinois
Newton is a city in Jasper County, Illinois, with 2,777 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willow Hill, 7.7 miles E.
- 2,777residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 1,317 / sq mipopulation density
- 62448ZIP code
About Newton
Newton is a city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,777 at the 2020 census. Newton is home to a large coal-fired power plant operated by Illinois Power Generating Co and is close to Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Newton is also home to the Drive 'n Theatre, formerly known as the Fairview Drive-In, which opened in 1953. It is one of ten drive-ins left standing in Illinois.
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Living in Newton
- Median household income
- $61,761
- Median home value
- $95,400
- Median rent
- $794/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Newton had 2,777 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,777 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,317 per sq mi (509 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jasper County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,777 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9873° N, 88.1645° W |
| ZIP code | 62448 |
| Official website | newtonillinois.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1752844 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newton
- Willow Hill7.7 mi E
- Rose Hill8.1 mi N
- Ste. Marie8.3 mi SE
- Wheeler9.1 mi NW
- West Liberty10.2 mi SE
- Dundas11.4 mi S
- Hidalgo11.7 mi N
- Yale11.9 mi NE
- Dieterich12.7 mi NW
- Oblong13.7 mi E
- Jewett15.8 mi N
- Montrose16.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Newton
What county is Newton in?
Newton is in Jasper County, Illinois.
What is the population of Newton, IL?
2,777 people lived in Newton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newton, IL?
The ZIP code of Newton is 62448.
What is the elevation of Newton?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newton?
Willow Hill (7.7 mi), Rose Hill (8.1 mi), Ste. Marie (8.3 mi), Wheeler (9.1 mi), West Liberty (10.2 mi).
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