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Newton County

State:
Arkansas
County Seat:
Jasper

Newton County's estimated 2025 population is 7,011 with a growth rate of -0.43% 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 -15.58% since that time.

7,011
Total Population
9
Population Density (miĀ²)
70
Population Rank (State)
-30 -0.43%
Annual Population Growth

Newton County Population

Newton County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Native American

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Asian

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,71893.63%
Two or more races3074.28%
Native American670.93%
Other race590.82%
Black or African American110.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.1%
Asian60.08%

Newton County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$67,813-
Families$65,455$74,492
Households$47,395$64,637
Non Families$36,368$42,948

$35,213

Average Income

$47,395

Median Household Income

13.32%

Poverty Rate