North Newton, Kansas
Script error: No such module "Settlement short description".
North Newton, Kansas | |
|---|---|
| Error creating thumbnail: Memorial Hall on Bethel College campus | |
| Template:Infobox settlement/columns | |
| Error creating thumbnail: Location within Harvey County and Kansas | |
| Error creating thumbnail: | |
| Coordinates: 38°04′36″N 97°20′51″W / 38.07667°N 97.34750°WCoordinates: 38°04′36″N 97°20′51″W / 38.07667°N 97.34750°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Harvey |
| Township | Newton |
| Incorporated | 1938 |
| Named for | North of Newton |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Land | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| • Water | Template:Infobox settlement/areadisp |
| Elevation | Template:Infobox settlement/lengthdisp |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,814 |
| • Density | Template:Infobox settlement/densdisp |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 67117 |
| Area code | 316 |
| FIPS code | Template:FIPS |
| GNIS ID | 2395258[1] |
| Website | northnewton.org |
North Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,814.[3] It is located between the north side of the city of Newton (separate entity) and the south side of Interstate I-135. North Newton is home of Bethel College.
History
[edit | edit source]For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded.
A post office was established as Bethel College on December 19, 1934, then later it was renamed to North Newton on December 1, 1938.[4]
Geography
[edit | edit source]North Newton is located along the northern side of the city of Newton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 square miles (2.33 km2), all land.[5]
Climate
[edit | edit source]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, North Newton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Area attractions
[edit | edit source]- Kauffman Museum at Bethel College[7]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, North Newton had a population of 1,814, with 700 households and 417 families.[8][9] The population density was 1,986.9 per square mile (767.1/km2). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 832.4 per square mile (321.4/km2).[8][10]
The median age was 52.8 years. 11.0% of residents were under the age of 18, 20.5% were from 18 to 24, 12.3% were from 25 to 44, 19.3% were from 45 to 64, and 36.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males age 18 and over.[8] 100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 700 households, of which 13.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.0% were married-couple households, 13.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 28.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.6.[8][12]
There were 760 housing units, of which 7.9% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.3%.[8]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,571 | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 20 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 52 | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 82 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 140 | 7.7% |
The non-Hispanic white-alone population was 84.23%.[8]
Demographic estimates
[edit | edit source]The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 39.8% of the population.[13]
Income and poverty
[edit | edit source]The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $71,298 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,759) and the median family income was $95,673 (+/- $14,406).[14] Males had a median income of $34,821 (+/- $17,718) versus $16,731 (+/- $8,049) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,354 (+/- $14,002).[15] Approximately, 2.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]
2010 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 1,759 people, 710 households, and 387 families living in the city. The population density was 1,954.4 inhabitants per square mile (754.6/km2). There were 741 housing units at an average density of 823.3 per square mile (317.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 1.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 710 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 43.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.69.
The median age in the city was 48.6 years. 13.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 21.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.5% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 33.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Government
[edit | edit source]The North Newton government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM.[19]
- City Hall, 2601 N Main.
Education
[edit | edit source]Primary and secondary education
[edit | edit source]The community is served by Newton USD 373 public school district.
College
[edit | edit source]North Newton is home to Bethel College, the oldest Mennonite college in the United States since its founding in 1887.[20]
Infrastructure
[edit | edit source]
Transportation
[edit | edit source]Interstate I-135 runs along the north side of North Newton.
Utilities
[edit | edit source]- Internet
- Cable is provided by Cox Communications.
- Wireless is provided by Pixius Communications Archived October 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Ideatek
- Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
- TV
- Cable is provided by Cox Communications.
- Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
- Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
- Telephone
- Landline is provided by AT&T.
- Cellular is provided by AT&T Mobility.
- Electricity
- City is provided by Westar Energy.
- Gas
- Service is provided by Kansas Gas Service.
- Water
- City is provided by City of Newton, billed by City of North Newton.
- Rural is provided by Harvey County RWD #1 (map Archived April 7, 2020, at the Wayback Machine).
- Sewer
- Service is billed by City of North Newton.
- Trash
- Service is billed by City of North Newton.
Notable people
[edit | edit source]- Kate E. Brubacher, United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
- Rachel deBenedet, actress and singer.
See also
[edit | edit source]- List of people from Harvey County, Kansas
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Harvey County, Kansas
- Bethel Threshers
- Threshing Stone
- Chisholm Trail
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Template:Cite gnis2
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Profile of North Newton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ Climate Summary for North Newton, Kansas
- ↑ Kauffman Museum at Bethel College
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ↑ North Newton - Directory of Public Officials
- ↑ "History of Bethel | Bethel College". www.bethelks.edu. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
Further reading
[edit | edit source]External links
[edit | edit source]| Error creating thumbnail: | Wikimedia Commons has media related to North Newton, Kansas. |
- City
- North Newton - Official Website
- North Newton - Directory of Public Officials, League of Kansas Municipalities
- Historical
- Harvey County Genealogical Society
- Harvey County Roots
- Rachel Buller - Fighting For Art on YouTube, from Hatteberg's People on KAKE TV news
- Maps