Newton

Newton Township is a scenic, historically rooted municipality in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, known for its rolling hills, rural charm, and deep ties to early American settlement. It’s a place where heritage and landscape intertwine beautifully.

🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

• Location: West-central Lackawanna County, near Clarks Summit
• Area: 22.7 sq mi (58.8 km²), with just 0.3 sq mi of water
• Elevation: 1,381 ft (421 m)
• Population: 2,823 (2020 census)
• ZIP Code: 18411
• School District: Abington Heights School District
• Township Class: Second Class Township
• Municipal Building: 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, PA

🏛️ Historical Roots

• Organized: 1844, making it the ninth-oldest township in Lackawanna County
• Origins: Formed from the portion of Falls Township that remained in Luzerne County after Wyoming County was created
• Name Origin: Honors early settlers from Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey

🏞️ Landscape & Infrastructure

• Roads: 27.44 miles of state roads and 28.01 miles of township roads
• Topography: Part of the Appalachian Ridge and Valley region—wooded, hilly, and dotted with farms and homesteads
• Water Features: Small creeks and ponds, but no major rivers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Profile

• Demographics:
  • Predominantly White (98.2%)
  • Median age: 44.7 years
  • Average household size: 2.72
  • Median household income: $66,940
• Housing: ~1,043 units, mostly single-family homes on spacious lots
• Governance: Board of Supervisors with active public meetings and ordinances