U.S. County · Profile

Newton County

12.0KTotal Population
13Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-20.03%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Newton County has a population of 12,039 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Newton County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White75.2%9,053
Black or African American18.4%2,215
Two or More Races4.9%590
Hispanic or Latino4.1%494
Asian0.7%84
Some Other Race0.4%48
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%24
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%24

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Newton County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$38,871
47.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$23,995
37.4% below national average
Poverty Rate
24.2%
110.4% above national average
Median Age
45.5 years

Income & Poverty

$38,871Median Household Income
$23,995Per Capita Income
24.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,871$58,462
Families$55,313$71,114
Married-couple Families$55,313$61,951
Nonfamily Households$18,785$20,288

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Newton County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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