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Newton

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.445
State:
Texas

Newton is a city located in Newton County, Texas. Newton has a 2025 population of 1,551 . It is also the county seat of Newton County . Newton is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -5.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,648 in 2020.

The average household income in Newton is $60,207 with a poverty rate of 26.71%. The median age in Newton is 37.8 years: 30.9 years for males, and 42.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.

1.6K
Total Population
285
Density (mi²)
-20 -1.27%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 72.63% White, 20.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (72.63%)

Black or African American (20.67%)

Two or more races (6.07%)

Other race (0.49%)

Native American (0.13%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,61672.63%
Black or African American46020.67%
Two or more races1356.07%
Other race110.49%
Native American30.13%

Newton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton's average per capita income is $35,341. Household income levels show a median of $51,563. The poverty rate stands at 26.71%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,834-
Families$71,375$71,056
Households$51,563$60,207
Non Families$18,864$28,988

$35,341

Average Income

$51,563

Median Household Income

26.71%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)