Newton, New Jersey
Newton: Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
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Newton is a town located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,997 and a population density of 913 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,977 inhabitants.
The town was created 161 years ago in 1864.
Quick Facts about Newton
| Population : | 7,977 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 07860 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 973 |
| Area : | 8.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital city : | Newton is capital of Sussex County |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1864 (161 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:03:39 (16th May 2025) |
| Density : | 911 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newton is located at 41°3'29"N 74°45'10"W (41.0581500, -74.7526700).
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Official website of Newton
Newton has 1 neighbours.
- Fredon township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Newton decreased by 0.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,997 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,070 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,092 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,012 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,938 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,937 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,878 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,817 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,941 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,019 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,977 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Newton zip code is 07860.
County name: Sussex, County
fips: 34037
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Other Places in Newton
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People born in Newton (22)
People born in Newton, including politician John W. Griggs, Governor of New Jersey Rodman M. Price, helicopter crew chief Glenn Andreotta, .
List
- Henry J. B. Cummings (Union United States Army officer (1831-1909)) he was born in 21/05/1831
- Ardolph L. Kline (American politician) he was born in 21/02/1858
- Alison Littell McHose (American politician) she was born in 24/05/1965
- Johnny Budd (American football player (1899-1963)) he was born in 14/01/1899
- Bob Coronato (painter) he was born in 25/05/1970
- Bruce Lawrence (American academic) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Danny Baugher (Player of American football) he was born in 24/01/1984
- James Peter Warbasse (American surgeon and cooperator) he was born in 22/11/1866
- John DiMaio (American politician) he was born in 27/11/1955
- Kevin Seal (American VJ and comedian) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Mary Tuthill Lindheim (American sculptor and studio potter) she was born in 14/02/1912
- Red Strader (American football player and coach (1902-1956)) he was born in 21/12/1902
- Scott P Crowley
- William Grover Smith (American politician) he was born in 26/04/1857
- Felicity Jones (American blogger) she was born in 20/07/1988
- Steve Trimper (American baseball coach) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Jeff Fogelson he was born in 03/02/1947
- Lois Allerton she was born in 01/01/1745
Schools in Newton
College & universities near Newton, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247603 | Sussex County Community College | Newton (NJ) | 07860 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newton, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (15)
- 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.
- Newton , Iowa city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States with a population of 15,127 people.
- Newton , North Carolina city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 13,224 people.
- Newton , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, in the United States with a population of 4,934 people.
- Newton , Mississippi city in Newton County, Mississippi with a population of 3,123 people.
- Newton , Pennsylvania borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,833 people.
- 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.
- Newton , Illinois city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States with a population of 428 people.
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 18,598 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hopatcong Hills | 16,267 | City in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Hopatcong | 14,145 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Wantage | 10,899 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lake Mohawk | 9,916 | City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Highland Lake | 4,933 | Town |
| Stillwater | 3,855 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montague | 3,630 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stanhope | 3,288 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Fredon | 3,145 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, USA |
| Hamburg | 3,121 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lafayette | 2,352 | Township in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Ogdensburg | 2,245 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Sussex | 1,979 | Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey |
| Vernon Valley | 1,626 | Census designated place |
| Crandon Lakes | 1,178 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Newton distances to largest New Jersey cities
