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World Population Review
Newton County, Texas Population 2021
Newton County, Texas's estimated population is 13,283 with a growth rate of -1.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County, Texas is the 149th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 14,448 and has seen a growth of -8.06% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,283 | -156 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 13,439 | -156 | -1.15% |
| 2019 | 13,595 | -156 | -1.13% |
| 2018 | 13,751 | -157 | -1.13% |
| 2017 | 13,908 | -252 | -1.78% |
| 2016 | 14,160 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 14,158 | -134 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 14,292 | -49 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 14,341 | -93 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 14,434 | -129 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 14,563 | 115 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 14,448 | 879 | 6.48% |
| 1990 | 13,569 | 315 | 2.38% |
| 1980 | 13,254 | 1,597 | 13.70% |
| 1970 | 11,657 | 1,285 | 12.39% |
| 1960 | 10,372 | -460 | -4.25% |
| 1950 | 10,832 | -2,868 | -20.93% |
| 1940 | 13,700 | 1,176 | 9.39% |
| 1930 | 12,524 | 328 | 2.69% |
| 1920 | 12,196 | 1,346 | 12.41% |
| 1910 | 10,850 | 3,568 | 49.00% |
| 1900 | 7,282 | 2,632 | 56.60% |
| 1890 | 4,650 | 291 | 6.68% |
| 1880 | 4,359 | 2,172 | 99.31% |
| 1870 | 2,187 | -932 | -29.88% |
| 1860 | 3,119 | 1,430 | 84.67% |
| 1850 | 1,689 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-1.16%
County Website
State
Founded
1846
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
14,448
Growth Since 2010
-8.06%
Newton County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,517 | 75.59% |
| Black or African American | 2,823 | 20.29% |
| Two or More Races | 412 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.33% |
| Some Other Race | 39 | 0.28% |
Newton County, Texas Population by Race
Newton County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Newton County, Texas Population by Age
Newton County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,315 | 2.59 | 84.6 |
| Married | 2,633 | 3.03 | 94.3 |
| Non Family | 1,430 | 1.16 | 76.2 |
| Female | 810 | 3.47 | 63.7 |
| Male | 442 | 2.96 | 92.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
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Newton County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 532 | 5.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,103 | 11.23% |
| High School Graduate | 4,209 | 42.86% |
| Some College | 2,399 | 24.43% |
| Associates Degree | 621 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 754 | 7.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 2.06% |
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Newton County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Newton County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,504 | 6,298 | 758 |
| Black | 1,823 | 1,508 | 171 |
| Hispanic | 268 | 209 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 229 | 187 | 10 |
| Native American | 46 | 43 | |
| Asian | 38 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 93.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.10%.
Newton County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,526
Average Earnings
$41,903
Average Male
$21,133
Average Female
Newton County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Newton County, Texas Language by Age
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Newton County, Texas Language
97.37% of Newton County, Texas residents speak only English, while 2.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
Newton County, Texas Language
Newton County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,132 | 2,131 | 21.03% |
| Black | 2,785 | 945 | 33.93% |
| Multiple | 405 | 237 | 58.52% |
| Hispanic | 477 | 222 | 46.54% |
| Asian | 77 | 19 | 24.68% |
24.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.32%
Male Poverty Rate
25.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newton County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton County, Texas is Multiple, with 58.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newton County, Texas is White, with 21.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.97%.
Newton County, Texas Poverty
Newton County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Newton County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Newton County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Newton County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Newton County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Newton County, Texas Marital Status
Newton County, Texas Veterans by War
Newton County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 882 | 10.38% |
| Black | 109 | 4.89% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 8.71% |
Newton County, Texas Veterans by Race
Newton County, Texas Veterans by Education
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3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
Newton County, Texas Veterans by Education
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50.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
Newton County, Texas Employment by Age
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Newton County, Texas Employment by Race
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Newton County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.91%
Native Born
1.09%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.91% of Newton County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 75.40% having been born in Texas. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Newton County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990