Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Newtown, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,685

Median Agei

41.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%2,379

Two or More

3.9%105

Black

3.5%94

Hispanic/Latino

2%53

Asian

1.9%50

Other

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.8%15

High School Diploma

13.8%256

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%84

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%162

Associate's Degree

12.1%225

Bachelor's Degree

32.1%597

Master's Degree

16.6%309

Professional Degree

3.1%57

Doctorate

3.2%60

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

55.1%

Graduate+

22.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$401,400

Median Renti

$1,630

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%769

Renter-Occupied

32.8%375

Total Units

1,192

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%19

$50K–$100K

6%46

$100K–$150K

1.7%13

$150K–$200K

9%69

$200K–$300K

20.3%156

$300K–$500K

33%254

$500K–$1M

26.9%207

$1M+

0.7%5

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

117

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%40

2000–2009

17.2%205

1990–1999

28.7%342

1980–1989

6.3%75

1970–1979

2%24

1960–1969

12.1%144

1950–1959

9.6%115

1940–1949

3.3%39

1939 or earlier

17.4%208

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.6%865

Electricity

20.8%238

Wood

1.7%20

Fuel Oil

1.2%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,434

Mean Household Incomei

$138,157

Per Capita Incomei

$59,939

Poverty Ratei

5.9%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

1,407

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%17

$10K–$15K

1.7%20

$15K–$20K

1.2%14

$20K–$25K

0.7%8

$25K–$30K

3.6%41

$30K–$35K

3.8%44

$35K–$40K

1.3%15

$40K–$45K

3.6%41

$45K–$50K

1%12

$50K–$60K

12.1%138

$60K–$75K

8.3%95

$75K–$100K

12.2%139

$100K–$125K

10.1%115

$125K–$150K

12.7%145

$150K–$200K

9.7%111

$200K+

16.5%189

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing4 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,360

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,378

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

92(4.6% of civilian adults)