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Newton

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.445
State:
Texas

Newton is a city located in Newton County, Texas. Newton has a 2026 population of 1,532. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -7.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,648 in 2020.

The median household income in Newton is $56,172 with a poverty rate of 25.43%. The median age in Newton is 37.2 years: 31.3 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.5 males.

1.5K
Total Population
281
Density (mi²)
-19 -1.23%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,532-19-1.23%
20251,551-20-1.27%
20241,571-26-1.63%
20231,59710.06%
20221,596-40-2.44%
20211,636-12-0.73%
20201,648-8-0.48%
20192,362-15-0.63%
20182,377-16-0.67%
20172,393-33-1.36%
20162,42630.12%
20152,423-16-0.66%
20142,439-10-0.41%
20132,449-11-0.45%
20122,460-21-0.85%
20112,48130.12%
20102,472-1-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 31.3 years

Newton Adults

There are 1,894 adults, (330 of whom are seniors) in Newton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,221 (48.2%)
Male: 1,313 (51.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 67.56% White, 22.65% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,71267.56%
Black or African American57422.65%
Two or more races2188.6%
Other race240.95%
Native American50.2%
Asian10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races291.14%
Other race240.95%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,71267.56%
Black or African American57422.65%
Two or more races1897.46%
Native American50.2%
Asian10.04%

Newton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton 's average per capita income is $46,118. Household income levels show a median of $56,172. The poverty rate stands at 25.43%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,250-
Families$80,017$78,900
Households$56,172$64,434
Non Families$18,750$26,521

$46,118

Average Income

$56,172

Median Household Income

25.43%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)