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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Newton County

Indiana · 14,566 residents · 401.755 sq mi
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Newton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,944. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,566
+7%since 1990
from 13,551 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+11%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,944
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,624 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,755
+49%since 1990
from $11,925 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,600
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$472
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
20.1% rent
2.2
+41%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(13,480)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(179)
Asian0.2%(21)
Diversity Score4.5%(608)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(13,947)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(422)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score8%(1,171)
8
+79%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.7%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−13%since 1990
from 27.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Indiana?

Newton County, Indiana has about 14,566 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Indiana earns about $40,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton County, Indiana expensive?

In Newton County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Indiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Newton County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Indiana?

About 6.9% of people in Newton County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,015 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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