| Place Name | Newton |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28658 |
| County | Catawba County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 12,991 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.39% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 75.47% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 10th |
| State House Districts | 89 |
| State Senate Districts | 42 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 75.47% |
| African American | 10.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.22% |
| Asian | 3.11% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 11% |