North Newton, Kansas

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:HV |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=11 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009125036/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:HV |archive-date=October 9, 2013 }}

North Newton is located along the northern side of the city of Newton.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.90|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2011-02-20}}

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.[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=447541&cityname=North+Newton%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for North Newton, Kansas]

• Kauffman Museum at Bethel College[http://www.bethelks.edu/kauffman/ Kauffman Museum at Bethel College]

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The 2020 United States census counted 1,814 people, 700 households, and 417 families in North Newton.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The population density was 1,986.9 per square mile (767.1/km{{sup|2}}). There were 760 housing units at an average density of 832.4 per square mile (321.4/km{{sup|2}}).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}} 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.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} Hispanic or Latino of any race was 7.72% (140) of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

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 average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 2.6.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 39.8% of the population.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 117.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $71,298 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,759) and the median family income was $95,673 (+/- $14,406).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} 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).{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}} 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.{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=North%20Newton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2012-07-06}} of 2010, there were 1,759 people, 710 households, and 387 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1954.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 741 housing units at an average density of {{convert|823.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. 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.

The North Newton government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7PM.[http://www.lkm.org/directory/cities.php?ID=585 North Newton - Directory of Public Officials]

• 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bethelks.edu/about/who-we-are/history-bethel|title=History of Bethel {{!}} Bethel College|website=www.bethelks.edu|language=en|access-date=2020-02-04}}

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

• Internet
• Cable is provided by Cox Communications.
• Wireless is provided by [http://www.Pixius.com/ Pixius Communications]. [https://ideatek.com/ Ideatek]
• Satellite is provided by HughesNet, StarBand, WildBlue.
• TV
• Cable is provided by Cox Communications.
• Satellite is provided by DirecTV, Dish Network.
• Terrestrial is provided by regional digital TV stations.
• Telephone
• Landline is provided by AT&T.
• Cellular is provided by AT&T Mobility.
• Electricity
• City is provided by Westar Energy.
• Gas
• Service is provided by Kansas Gas Service.
• Water
• City is provided by City of Newton, billed by [http://www.northnewton.org/city-services.htm City of North Newton].
• Rural is provided by [http://harveycountyrwd1.com/ Harvey County RWD #1] ([https://www.krwa.net/Portals/krwa/mapovers/HV01.pdf map]).
• Sewer
• Service is billed by [http://www.northnewton.org/city-services.htm City of North Newton].
• Trash
• Service is billed by [http://www.northnewton.org/city-services.htm City of North Newton].

{{See also|Bethel_College_(Kansas)#Notable_people|l1=List of Bethel College people}}

• Kate E. Brubacher, United States Attorney for the District of Kansas
• Rachel deBenedet, actress and singer.

• List of people from Harvey County, Kansas
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Harvey County, Kansas
• Bethel Threshers
• Threshing Stone
• Chisholm Trail

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{{See also|Harvey County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Harvey County, Kansas}}

{{Commons category|North Newton, Kansas}}

;City

• {{Official website|http://www.northnewton.org/|North Newton - Official}}
• [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260926 North Newton - Directory of Public Officials], League of Kansas Municipalities

;Historical

• [https://www.hcgsks.org/ Harvey County Genealogical Society]
• [http://www.harveycountyroots.com Harvey County Roots]
• {{YouTube|rCYljk9ZGUI|Rachel Buller - Fighting For Art}}, from Hatteberg's People on KAKE TV news

;Maps

• [https://archive.org/download/usgs_drg_ks_38097_a3/o38097a3.tif Topo Map of Newton / North Newton / Walton area], USGS

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