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Newton County

Indiana · 13,830 residents · 401.755 sq mi
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Newton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,866. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,000. With a median age of 44.7, 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 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,830
−5%since 2000
from 14,566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+20%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,866
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,742
+56%since 2000
from $17,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(13,947)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(422)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(1,171)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(12,053)
Black0.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,039)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other1.2%(171)
Diversity Score22.2%(3,065)
Segregation Score19.3%(2,669)
Diversity Score
22
+176%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Indiana?

Newton County, Indiana has about 13,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Indiana earns about $57,866 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 $116,000, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Indiana?

About 11.9% 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 12.1% 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 279 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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