Economy & Jobs — Newton, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $76,221 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$84,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $38,866 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,306 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.7% |
| Retail | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 113 |
| Fast Food | 91 |
| Physician Offices | 68 |
| Dental Offices | 59 |
| Beauty Salons | 57 |
| Law Offices | 55 |
| Auto Repair | 49 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Coffee Shops | 34 |
| Liquor Stores | 32 |
| Child Day Care | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 27 |
| Grocery Stores | 25 |
| Accounting Firms | 23 |
| Insurance Agencies | 21 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
