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Newton

Texas · 2,478 residents · 5.445 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,900. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,478
+1%since 2000
from 2,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+1%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,979
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,443
+27%since 2000
from $11,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−44.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(1,334)
Black31.2%(768)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(302)
Asian1.1%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(1,794)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(1,445)
Black35.2%(872)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(114)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score65.7%(1,629)
Diversity Score
66
−10%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−16%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Texas?

Newton, Texas has about 2,478 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Texas?

The typical household in Newton, Texas earns about $26,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Texas expensive?

In Newton, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,900, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Texas?

About 22.8% of people in Newton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 593 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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