Newton, Utah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newton, Utah
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Newton Post Office, September 2012
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Location in Cache County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Cache |
| Named for | 'New Town' separate from Clarkston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 789 |
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(2019)
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817 |
| • Density | 952.21/sq mi (367.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84327
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-54550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413048 |
Newton is a small town in Cache County, Utah. It was started in 1869 by early settlers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2010, about 789 people lived there. Newton is part of the larger Logan, Utah-Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Newton's Location
Newton is located in Utah, a state in the western United States. The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Newton's Past: A Brief History
Newton was first settled in 1869. A few years later, in 1871, a bridge was built over the Bear River. This bridge made it easier for people to move to this "new town" from nearby Clarkston, Utah. Newton is close to two important water sources:
- The Newton Dam reservoir is to the north.
- The much larger Cutler Reservoir is to the south.
Who Lives in Newton?
Newton's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 195 | — | |
| 1880 | 304 | 55.9% | |
| 1890 | 473 | 55.6% | |
| 1900 | 429 | −9.3% | |
| 1910 | 515 | 20.0% | |
| 1920 | 529 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 555 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 549 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 497 | −9.5% | |
| 1960 | 480 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 444 | −7.5% | |
| 1980 | 623 | 40.3% | |
| 1990 | 659 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 699 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 789 | 12.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 817 | 3.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 699 people living in Newton. Most of the people were White (96.57%). A small number were Asian (2.29%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Newton had children under 18 living with them (53.1%). Most families were married couples living together (77.6%). The average household had about 3.57 people.
The town's population was quite young. About 36.8% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 26 years. This means half the people were younger than 26, and half were older.
People from Newton
Some well-known people have connections to Newton:
- Parley P. Christensen was a city council member in Los Angeles.
- Orrin Hatch was a politician who is buried in Newton.
Images for kids
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A park in Newton, September 2012
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See also
In Spanish: Newton (Utah) para niños
