Newton, North Carolina
Newton: City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States
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Newton is a city located in the county of Catawba in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,968 and a population density of 362 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,224 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Newton
| Population : | 13,224 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Catawba County |
| Postal code : | 28658 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 35.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,001 feet / 305 meters |
| Capital city : | Newton is capital of Catawba County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:34:03 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 369 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newton is located at 35°40'11"N 81°13'17"W (35.6698600, -81.2214700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Newton
Demographics
The population of Newton increased by 1.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,968 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,908 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,919 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,935 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,920 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,939 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,971 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,066 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,120 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,177 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,224 | 0.36% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Newton
1 Southside Park
1775 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Northside/Broyhill Park
North College Avenue and, E 22nd St, Newton, NC 28658, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Jacob Fork Park
3730 NC-10 Hwy, Newton, NC 28658, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Westside/Jaycee Park
605 W J St, Newton, NC 28658, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Catawba County Museum of History
30 N College Ave, Newton, NC 28658, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Newton
1 US Agricultural Department
1175 S Brady Ave C, Newton, NC 28658, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Newton (14)
People born in Newton, including singer-songwriter and pianist Tori Amos, politician M. Hoke Smith, musician Bobby Hicks, .
List
- Buz Phillips (American baseball player) he was born in 25/05/1904
- Cherie K. Berry (American politician) she was born in 21/12/1946
- Dennis Setzer (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 27/02/1960
- Eddie Yount (American baseball player) he was born in 19/12/1915
- James Lore Murray (United States general) he was born in 04/01/1919
- Jerry Punch (American football player) he was born in 20/08/1953
- Wilson Warlick (United States federal judge) he was born in 08/03/1892
- Brock Long (director of the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency) he was born in 16/04/1975
- Shane Lee (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 04/07/1993
- Rashad Coulter (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 27/11/1981
- William McWhorter Cochrane (employee of the United States Senate) he was born in 06/03/1917
Schools in Newton
College & universities near Newton, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198233 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory (NC) | 28602-0699 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newton, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
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- Newton , Massachusetts The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Charles River in suburban Boston. Newton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Newton Free Library and the Newton Centre Historic District. with a population of 87,803 people.
- Newton , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 18,744 people.
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- Newton , New Jersey town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 7,977 people.
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- Newton , Mississippi city in Newton County, Mississippi with a population of 3,123 people.
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- Newton , Texas city in Newton County, Mississippi with a population of 2,329 people.
- Newton , Alabama town in Dale County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,451 people.
- Newton , Utah town in Cache County, Utah, United States with a population of 810 people.
- Newton , Indiana city in Newton County, Mississippi with a population of 776 people.
- Newton , Wisconsin civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin with a population of 559 people.
- Newton , Georgia city in and the county seat of Baker County, Georgia, United States with a population of 558 people.
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Other cities in Catawba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Catawba County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 41,473 | The second-largest city in Catawba County, North Carolina. |
| Saint Stephens | 8,759 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Conover | 8,573 | City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 5,075 | Township in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Longview | 4,871 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Maiden | 3,421 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Claremont | 1,414 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Sherrills Ford | 1,007 | Unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina |
| Catawba | 627 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Brookford | 381 | Human settlement in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Newton distances to largest North Carolina cities
