South Newton township is located in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. South Newton township has a 2024 population of 1,378. South Newton township is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually but its population has increased by 0.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,371 in 2020.
The average household income in South Newton township is $87,582 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median age in South Newton township is 28.9 years: 27.3 years for males, and 29.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Newton township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,252 | 99.05% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 429 | 2.95 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 283 | 3.39 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 95 | 1.32 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Female | 39 | 3.74 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 12 | 2.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 6.9% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 8.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 102 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 289 | 39.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 16.55% |
| Some College | 68 | 9.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 544 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,563 | $61,563 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,023 | $0 | $105,795 |
| High School Graduate | $41,979 | $60,625 | $27,308 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,229 | $57,292 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,417 | $63,068 | $37,250 |
| Some College | $46,875 | $67,500 | $40,625 |
$50,417
Average Earnings
$63,068
Average Male
$37,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.91% of South Newton township residents speak only English, while 24.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,247 | 143 | 11.47% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.13%
Male Poverty Rate
11.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Newton township is White, with 11.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Newton township is White, with 11.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.88% |
| High School | 2.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 5.62% |
| Female Employed | 4.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,292 | $96,965 |
| Households | $71,250 | $87,582 |
| Married Families | $88,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,153 | $49,700 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.8%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 7.33% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 57.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.31%
Born in South Newton township
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
99.13% of South Newton township residents were born in the United States, with 86.31% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,368 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 1,370 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 1,372 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 1,374 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 1,376 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 1,378 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,380 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 1,382 | 2 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 1,380 | 9 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 1,371 | -71 | -4.92% |
| 2019 | 1,442 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,443 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 1,435 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,435 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 1,434 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 2014 | 1,422 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 1,419 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,413 | 10 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 1,403 | 17 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 1,386 | 0 | 0% |