Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 11,919 with a growth rate of -0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 155th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 14,447 and has seen a growth of -17.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 43.3 years
There are 9,770 adults, (2,839 of whom are seniors) in Newton County.
Female: 5,941 (49.1%)
Male: 6,152 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Newton County includes 74.58% White, 17.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,019 | 74.58% |
| Black or African American | 2,097 | 17.34% |
| Two or more races | 711 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 111 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.17% |
Newton County's average per capita income is $40,158. Household income levels show a median of $42,618. The poverty rate stands at 18.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,553 | - |
| Families | $65,609 | $83,189 |
| Households | $42,618 | $66,759 |
| Non Families | $22,038 | $31,733 |
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