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Newton County

Texas · 15,072 residents · 933.677 sq mi
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Newton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,072
+11%since 1990
from 13,569 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+10%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,656 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,381
+72%since 1990
from $7,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
84.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
15.5% rent
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(10,369)
Black22.4%(3,039)
Hispanic / Latino1%(138)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score47.3%(6,418)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(11,157)
Black20.6%(3,100)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(571)
Asian0.3%(39)
Diversity Score49%(7,383)
49
+4%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.7%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 26.6 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, Texas?

Newton County, Texas has about 15,072 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Texas earns about $28,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton County, Texas expensive?

In Newton County, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,100, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Texas?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newton County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Texas?

About 19.1% of people in Newton County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,503 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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