Newton County, Indiana
IN · FIPS 18111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,922 | — | #2,230 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,481 | +0.4% | #814 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,500 | -39.2% | #1,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $918 | -21.1% | #1,340 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | +11.4% | #1,766 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newton County has a population of 13,922, making it the #2,230 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Newton County is $75,481, ranking #814 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.
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The median home value in Newton County is $171,500 (-39.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $918/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.
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95.0% of residents in Newton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Newton County, Indiana
Newton County, Indiana has a total population of 13,922, making it the 2,230th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newton County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newton County is $75,481, which ranks #814 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.
The median home value in Newton County is $171,500, 39.2% below the national median. Renters in Newton County pay a median gross rent of $918 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newton County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.9 min.
Newton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.4%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Newton County, Indiana 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.