Demographics details for Newton, KS vs Montgomery, AL

Population Overview

Compare main population characteristics in Newton, KS vs Montgomery, AL.

Data	Newton	Montgomery
Population	18,392	196,986
Median Age	40.1 years	36.1 years
Median Income	$66,528	$54,166
Married Families	40.0%	28.0%
Poverty Level	9%	15%
Unemployment Rate	3.4	3.2

Population Comparison: Newton vs Montgomery

The population in Montgomery is higher at 196,986, compared to 18,392 in Newton.
Residents in Newton have a higher median age of 40.1 years compared to 36.1 years in Montgomery.
Newton has a higher median income of $66,528 compared to $54,166 in Montgomery.
A higher percentage of married families is found in Newton at 40.0% compared to 28.0% in Montgomery.
The poverty level is higher in Montgomery at 15%, compared to 9% in Newton.
The unemployment rate in Newton is higher at 3.4%, compared to 3.2% in Montgomery.

Demographics

Demographics Newton vs Montgomery provide insight into the diversity of the communities to compare.

Demographic	Newton	Montgomery
Black	2	64
White	66	25
Asian	Data is updating	4
Hispanic	20	4
Two or More Races	11	3
American Indian	1	Data is updating

Demographics Comparison: Newton vs Montgomery

In Montgomery, the percentage of Black residents is higher at 64% compared to 2% in Newton.
Newton has a higher percentage of White residents at 66% compared to 25% in Montgomery.
In Montgomery, the Asian population stands at 4%, greater than 0% in Newton.
The Hispanic community is larger in Newton at 20% compared to 4% in Montgomery.
More residents identify as two or more races in Newton at 11% compared to 3% in Montgomery.
A greater percentage of American Indian residents live in Newton at 1% compared to 0% in Montgomery.

Health Statistics

The health statistics provide insights into prevalent health conditions in two communities.

Health Metric	Newton	Montgomery
Mental Health Not Good	15.5%	18.8%
Physical Health Not Good	9.9%	13.3%
Depression	21.3%	20.2%
Smoking	16.1%	18.9%
Binge Drinking	17.3%	14.2%
Obesity	40.1%	38.4%
Disability Percentage	13.0%	17.0%

Health Statistics Comparison: Newton vs Montgomery

In Montgomery, a higher percentage report poor mental health at 18.8% compared to 15.5% in Newton.
Depression is more prevalent in Newton at 21.3% compared to 20.2% in Montgomery.
Montgomery has a higher smoking rate at 18.9% compared to 16.1% in Newton.
Binge drinking is more common in Newton at 17.3% compared to 14.2% in Montgomery.
Obesity rates are higher in Newton at 40.1% compared to 38.4% in Montgomery.
There is a higher percentage of disabled individuals in Montgomery at 17.0% compared to 13.0% in Newton.

Education Levels

The educational attainment in the area helps gauge the workforce's skill level and economic potential.

Education Level	Newton	Montgomery
No Schooling	0.5% (92)	0.8% (1,627)
High School Diploma	15.3% (2,807)	14.0% (27,586)
Less than High School	11.6% (2,127)	10.0% (19,602)
Bachelor's Degree and Higher	19.4% (3,576)	22.1% (43,498)

Education Levels Comparison: Newton vs Montgomery

In Montgomery, a larger percentage of residents lack formal schooling at 0.8% compared to 0.5% in Newton.
A higher percentage of residents in Newton hold a high school diploma at 15.3% compared to 14.0% in Montgomery.
More residents in Newton have less than a high school education at 11.6% compared to 10.0% in Montgomery.
In Montgomery, a larger share of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher at 22.1% compared to 19.4% in Newton.

Crime and Safety

Understanding crime rates and safety measures is crucial for assessing the livability of a city or town. Crime levels can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another, influenced by various factors such as population density and local amenities. For instance, areas with high foot traffic, like train stations, might experience different crime dynamics compared to quieter residential neighborhoods. Evaluating these patterns helps in making informed decisions about safety and community well-being.