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Newton County

Arkansas · 7,225 residents · 821.076 sq mi
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Newton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,542. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 1,383 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 $127,100. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,225
−16%since 2000
from 8,608 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+29%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Newton County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,542
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,756 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,768
+51%since 2000
from $13,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(8,333)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(93)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(300)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(6,658)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(82)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other5.9%(426)
Diversity Score17.5%(1,267)
Segregation Score9.7%(701)
Diversity Score
18
+404%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Arkansas?

Newton County, Arkansas has about 7,225 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Newton County, Arkansas earns about $39,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton County, Arkansas expensive?

In Newton County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $127,100, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Arkansas?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newton County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Arkansas?

About 10.5% of people in Newton County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 441 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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