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Newton

Texas · 1,633 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 $33,077. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 826 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,200. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,633
−34%since 2000
from 2,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
300 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+27%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,077
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,133
+68%since 2000
from $11,416 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(1,014)
Black29.8%(487)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score61.2%(1,000)
Diversity Score
61
−16%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+80%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 42.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Texas?

Newton, Texas has about 1,633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Texas?

The typical household in Newton, Texas earns about $33,077 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Texas?

About 15.7% 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 30.6% of people in Newton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 252 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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