Demographics & People — Newton, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,852 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,100 |
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| Median Age | 44.2 |
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| Total Households | 1,312 |
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| Family Households | 822 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0227 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,759 |
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| Black or African American | 8 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,090 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,088 |
| Irish | 340 |
| English | 267 |
| American | 209 |
| Other groups | 124 |
| Dutch | 117 |
| Lithuanian | 76 |
| French (except Basque) | 48 |
| Scottish | 35 |
Language
| English Only | 2,666 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,687 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 202 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,452 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newton, Illinois.
