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.

South Newton, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,204

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

99%1,192

Two or More

1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%31

High School Diploma

39.8%314

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%32

Some College (1+ yr)

5.2%41

Associate's Degree

7%55

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%112

Master's Degree

3.8%30

Professional Degree

2.5%20

HS or Higher

80.5%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$245,000

Median Renti

$1,120

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.6%366

Renter-Occupied

19.4%88

Total Units

488

Homeownership

80.6%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%18

$50K–$100K

8.7%32

$100K–$150K

6%22

$150K–$200K

13.1%48

$200K–$300K

32.5%119

$300K–$500K

24.3%89

$500K–$1M

5.2%19

$1M+

5.2%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%5

2010–2019

3.3%16

2000–2009

7.4%36

1990–1999

16%78

1980–1989

16.6%81

1970–1979

11.3%55

1960–1969

6.4%31

1950–1959

5.7%28

1940–1949

3.7%18

1939 or earlier

28.7%140

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

34.6%157

Electricity

27.1%123

Wood

15%68

Bottled/LP Gas

10.8%49

Coal

6.2%28

No Fuel

3.3%15

Other

1.8%8

Utility Gas

0.7%3

Solar

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,167

Mean Household Incomei

$90,613

Per Capita Incomei

$34,293

Poverty Ratei

6.8%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

596

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%11

$10K–$15K

1.1%5

$15K–$20K

3.3%15

$20K–$25K

1.8%8

$25K–$30K

3.5%16

$30K–$35K

2.4%11

$35K–$40K

6.4%29

$40K–$45K

4.4%20

$45K–$50K

2.2%10

$50K–$60K

4.6%21

$60K–$75K

16.7%76

$75K–$100K

16.1%73

$100K–$125K

14.5%66

$125K–$150K

5.5%25

$150K–$200K

8.4%38

$200K+

6.6%30

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

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70.6%

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

570

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

587

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

64.7%Insured

35.3%Uninsured