Newton
City in Catawba County, North Carolina
Newton is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, with 13,148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Conover, 3.8 miles N.
- 13,148residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 13.8 sq miland area · 35.7 km²
- 953 / sq mipopulation density
- 28658ZIP code
About Newton
Newton is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newton had a population of 13,148. It is the county seat of Catawba County. Newton is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Newton
- Median household income
- $62,015
- Median home value
- $186,300
- Median rent
- $1,091/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Newton had 13,148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 953 per sq mi (368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Catawba County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,148 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.80 sq mi (35.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6622° N, 81.2323° W |
| ZIP code | 28658 |
| Official website | newtonnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3747000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newton
- Conover3.8 mi N
- Maiden4.6 mi S
- Claremont5.4 mi NE
- St. Stephens5.8 mi N
- Brookford6.9 mi NW
- Hickory7.2 mi NW
- Mountain View7.8 mi W
- Long View9.6 mi NW
- Catawba9.7 mi E
- Northlakes11.2 mi NW
- Hildebran11.3 mi W
- Bethlehem11.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newton
What county is Newton in?
Newton is in Catawba County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Newton, NC?
13,148 people lived in Newton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newton, NC?
The ZIP code of Newton is 28658.
What is the elevation of Newton?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newton?
Conover (3.8 mi), Maiden (4.6 mi), Claremont (5.4 mi), St. Stephens (5.8 mi), Brookford (6.9 mi).
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