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City in Harvey County, Kansas

North Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. 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.

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.

North Newton is located along the north 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 km2), all of it land.

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.

The 2020 United States census counted 1,814 people, 700 households, and 417 families in North Newton. The racial makeup was 86.6% (1,571) white or European American (84.23% non Hispanic white), 3.91% (71) black or African American, 0.94% (17) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.1% (20) Asian, 0.06% (1) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.87% (52) from other races, and 4.52% (82) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.72% (140) of the population. Of the 700 households, 13.7% had children under the age of 18; 55.0% were married couples living together; 28.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.9% of households consisted of individuals and 24.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 39.8% of the population. 11.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 20.5% from 18 to 24, 12.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 36.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.9 males. 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). 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.

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,759 people, 710 households, and 387 families living in the city. The population density was There were 741 housing units at an average density of 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.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,522 people, 604 households, and 335 families living in the city. The population density was There were 632 housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was 93.96% White, 2.04% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.33% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.83% of the population. There were 604 households, out of which 14.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non families. 42.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 31.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.55. In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.8% under the age of 18, 23.3% from 18 to 24, 12.4% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 35.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $36,974, and the median income for a family was $52,500. Males had a median income of $40,769 versus $23,056 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,869. About 3.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

The North Newton government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM. City Hall, 2601 N Main.

The community is served by Newton USD 373 public school district.

North Newton is home to Bethel College, the oldest Mennonite college in the United States since its founding in 1887.

Interstate I 135 runs along the north side of North Newton.