Newton, IA Employment

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13%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
12%
Household income NAT. AVG.
44%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$25,917$28,872$29,829
Median household income$48,417$54,570$55,322
Median income owner occupied$56,713$66,527$70,586
Median income renter occupied$27,493$30,828$35,192
Median earnings male$37,921$37,409$36,919
Median earnings female$26,124$25,115$26,250
Unemployment rate2.6%3.1%4.7%
Poverty level14.0%12.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Newton is 13% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Newton is 12% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Newton is 44% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Newton is 7% lower than the national average

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      $32,274 $48,417 $96,834
      City
      $36,376 $54,570 $109,140
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Newton median earnings by income bracket

      Newton employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry5.4%5.4%
      Manufacturing sector35.4%35.4%
      Financial & insurance services2.3%2.3%
      Wholesale & retail services14.0%14.0%
      Public administration2.7%2.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.7%4.7%
      Education, health & social services9.0%9.0%
      Other23.4%23.4%

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      Newton, IA15,160$48,41712.5%

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      Newton, IA15,160$48,41712.5%
      Source: The Newton, IA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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