Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 6,920 with a growth rate of -0.76% 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 -16.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newton County includes 93.63% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (93.63%)
Two or more races (4.28%)
Native American (0.93%)
Other race (0.82%)
Black or African American (0.15%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.1%)
Asian (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,718 | 93.63% |
| Two or more races | 307 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.93% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.82% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newton County's average per capita income is $35,213. Household income levels show a median of $47,395. The poverty rate stands at 13.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,813 | - |
| Families | $65,455 | $74,492 |
| Households | $47,395 | $64,637 |
| Non Families | $36,368 | $42,948 |
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