Economy & Jobs — Newton, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,030 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,217 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 573 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.1% |
| Retail | 17.7% |
| Transportation | 15.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 31 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| General Merchandise | 16 |
| Law Offices | 14 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Convenience Stores | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| Used Car Dealers | 5 |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
