Newton County Population

1860–2026

14,289

2026 projection

3.6% since 2020 (increase)

05K10K15K20K186018801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Newton County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202614,289+1010.71%
202514,188+1010.72%
202414,087+600.43%
202314,027+1991.44%
202213,828+170.12%
202113,811+240.17%
202013,787-1851.32%
201913,972-70.05%
201813,979-570.41%
201714,036+270.19%

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Newton County Demographics

42.9median age

Median age

Female44.5 yrs
Male42.6 yrs

Adults

11,032
2,819 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults8,213 other adults

Sex

Female 49.2% · 6,848Male 50.8% · 7,074

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 139 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Newton County Income

$75,481median household income

Median household income

$75,481

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,666

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Newton County Marital Status

55% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married55%55%56%
Never married25%27%23%
Divorced13%14%12%
Widowed6%2%9%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201