Newton is a very small town located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 1,624 people and two associated neighborhoods, Newton is the 255th largest community in Alabama.Unlike some towns, Newton isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Newton are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Newton is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Newton who work in sales jobs (16.42%), healthcare (12.23%), and office and administrative support (8.94%). Also of interest is that Newton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Newton is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Newton doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The rate of college-level education in Newton is quite a bit lower than the national average among all cities of 21.84%: just 12.63% of people here over 25 have a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree. The per capita income in Newton in 2022 was $26,393, which is middle income relative to Alabama, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $105,572 for a family of four. However, Newton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Newton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Newton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Newton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Newton include English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Dutch. The most common language spoken in Newton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and French.