Newton County, Texas
Located in Texas, Newton County has a population of 12,093 residents and a median age of 46.1 years, making it the #2,347 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.0%. The median home value is $103,100, and the median household income is $42,618, which is 43% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Newton County, 6.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 79.8% below the national average, ranking #3,218 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Newton County is 71.8 years. 28.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 20.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
24.9% of adults in Newton County smoke , 42.1% are obese , and 18.4% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 23.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 37.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
26.9% of children in Newton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 32.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Newton County is 55.5%. The mean commute time is 40.3 min, which is 46.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Newton County voted Republican with a margin of 66.6%. The vote was 16.6% Dem / 83.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.7 toward Republicans .
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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.