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Newton County

Texas · 12,217 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 $40,690. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,855 residents. 9% 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 $80,700. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,217
−19%since 2000
from 15,072 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+26%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,690
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,836
+63%since 2000
from $13,381 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+31%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(9,249)
Black17%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(344)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other1.2%(150)
Diversity Score44.8%(5,471)
Segregation Score34.9%(4,262)
Diversity Score
45
−9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.2%
−55.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Texas?

Newton County, Texas has about 12,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Texas earns about $40,690 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Texas?

About 8.8% 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 25.8% of people in Newton County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,352 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9501
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 75966ZIP 75933ZIP 75932ZIP 75928ZIP 75977ZIP 77614
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