1803Culture
In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
1854History
In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861, Kansas became the 34th U.S.
1871Military
In 1871, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended a main line from Emporia westward to Newton by July 1871.
1872Government
In 1872, Harvey County was founded.
1974History
Haury; Mennonite Life; December 1974.
1995Infrastructure
In 1995, the Santa Fe merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad, and is now known as the BNSF Railway.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, 19,132 people, 7,584 households, and 5,045 families were living in the city.
2016History
The 2016-2020 five-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,729 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,501) and the median family income...
2020History
=== 2020 census ===
The 2020 United States census counted 18,602 people, 7,501 households, and 4,798 families in Newton.