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Newton County

Texas · 14,445 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 $37,452. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,445
−4%since 2000
from 15,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
15 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,452
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,721
+32%since 2000
from $13,381 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−57.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(11,157)
Black20.6%(3,100)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(571)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(7,383)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(10,825)
Black20%(2,891)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(403)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other1%(141)
Diversity Score48.4%(6,988)
Diversity Score
48
−1%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Texas?

Newton County, Texas has about 14,445 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Texas earns about $37,452 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 $67,600, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Texas?

About 8.6% 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 16.2% 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 876 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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