Newton township, Ohio
Newton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newton township is a geographic entity located in Pike County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,778. The land area covers 30.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,778 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32 yrs | ±11.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 687 | ±194 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 707 | ±198 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 687 | ±194 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 20 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $163,900 | ±$13,928 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,341 | ±$51,660 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,981 | ±$5,405 |
| Poverty Rate | 22% | ±11.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 354 | ±217 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 769 | ±323 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.4% | ±15.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF NEWTON
GUS Population: 1,794 (2024)
ID: 173151
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
2027 WILLIAMS RD, PIKETON OH 45661-9796
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COUNTY OF PIKE
GUS Population: 27,065 (2024)
ID: 193867
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
230 WAVERLY PLZ, SUITE 1000, WAVERLY OH 45690-4202
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beaver, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Beaver, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beaver, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Beaver, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Chillicothe, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chillicothe, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Chillicothe, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Piketon, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Minford, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Minford, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pike County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 4.6 mi away | 175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketon, OH, 45661 |
7402892282101
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PIKETON BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 200 E SECOND ST, PIKETON, OH, 45661 |
(740) 289-3064
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Scioto County Career Technical Center
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College Vocational | 14.1 mi away | 951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville, OH, 45648-0766 |
7402595526
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WESTERN BRANCH
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 13256 STATE ROUTE 124, PIKETON, OH, 45661 |
(740) 493-1745
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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
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College | 20.6 mi away | 101 University Drive, Chillicothe, OH, 45601-0629 |
7407747200
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GARNET A. WILSON PL OF PIKE CO
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 207 N. MARKET ST., WAVERLY, OH, 45690 |
(740) 947-4921
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Paramount Beauty Academy
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College | 21.6 mi away | 1745 11th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-4527 |
7403532436
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LUCASVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 103 STATE ROUTE 728, LUCASVILLE, OH, 45648 |
(740) 259-6119
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Hair Academy
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College Vocational | 22.0 mi away | 62 Consumer Center Drive, Chillicothe, OH, 45601-2667 |
7407744247
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EASTERN BRANCH
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 310 THIRD ST, BEAVER, OH, 45613 |
(740) 226-4408
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WAVERLY, OH US, located 7.7 miles from Newton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.7° | 21.7° | 30.7° | 3.20" | 5.0" |
| February | 43.8° | 23.9° | 33.9° | 3.13" | 3.5" |
| March | 53.7° | 31.1° | 42.4° | 4.25" | 0.9" |
| April | 66.4° | 41.0° | 53.7° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.0° | 52.0° | 63.5° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.0° | 61.2° | 72.1° | 4.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 64.7° | 75.5° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 62.5° | 73.9° | 3.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 54.7° | 67.1° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.6° | 42.5° | 55.1° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.9° | 32.1° | 43.5° | 2.90" | 0.1" |
| December | 44.4° | 26.8° | 35.6° | 3.39" | 2.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piketon village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Waverly village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Rarden village | Village | 11.4 mi | — |
| Lucasville CDP | CDP | 12.7 mi | — |
| Otway village | Village | 13.2 mi | — |
| Stockdale CDP | CDP | 13.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3913155622. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.