Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 7,010 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 70th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 8,305 and has seen a growth of -15.59% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.9 years
Female: 49 years
Male: 50.2 years
There are 5,780 adults, (1,972 of whom are seniors) in Newton County.
Female: 3,467 (48.7%)
Male: 3,645 (51.3%)
The racial composition of Newton County includes 93.1% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,621 | 93.1% |
| Two or more races | 368 | 5.17% |
| Other race | 63 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.04% |
Newton County's average per capita income is $36,345. Household income levels show a median of $48,986. The poverty rate stands at 15.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,917 | - |
| Families | $61,964 | $75,962 |
| Households | $48,986 | $67,641 |
| Non Families | $36,827 | $42,506 |
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