Newton County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48351 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,093 | — | #2,347 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,618 | -43.3% | #3,013 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $103,100 | -63.4% | #2,947 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,001 | -13.9% | #987 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | +50.5% | #2,564 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newton County has a population of 12,093, making it the #2,347 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Newton County is $42,618, ranking #3,013 out of 3,222 counties — 43.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.0% and unemployment stands at 8.3%.
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The median home value in Newton County is $103,100 (-63.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,001/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.9%.
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80.8% of residents in Newton County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.9% below the national rate.
About Newton County, Texas
Newton County, Texas has a total population of 12,093, making it the 2,347th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newton County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newton County is $42,618, which ranks #3,013 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3%.
The median home value in Newton County is $103,100, 63.4% below the national median. Renters in Newton County pay a median gross rent of $1,001 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newton County, 6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.3 min.
Newton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.3%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
All data for Newton County, Texas 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.