Newton County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,112 | — | #2,728 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,986 | -34.8% | #2,829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.9 years | +28.3% | #227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $169,300 | -39.9% | #1,820 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $617 | -46.9% | #3,019 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% | +25.9% | #2,099 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newton County has a population of 7,112, making it the #2,728 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Newton County is $48,986, ranking #2,829 out of 3,222 counties — 34.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9% and unemployment stands at 4.1%.
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The median home value in Newton County is $169,300 (-39.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $617/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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93.5% of residents in Newton County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Newton County, Arkansas
Newton County, Arkansas has a total population of 7,112, making it the 2,728th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newton County is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newton County is $48,986, which ranks #2,829 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1%.
The median home value in Newton County is $169,300, 39.9% below the national median. Renters in Newton County pay a median gross rent of $617 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newton County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.8 min.
Newton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Newton County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.