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 160 years ago in 1864.

Newton locator map
Location of Newton on New Jersey map.

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 (160 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 04:36:32 (25th November 2024)
Density : 911 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.25% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Newton is located at 41°3'29"N 74°45'10"W (41.0581500, -74.7526700).

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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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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, .

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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

Post offices near Newton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Newton Post Office Newton (NJ) 07860

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  • 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