Newton County's estimated 2025 population is 12,035 with a growth rate of -0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 153rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 14,447 and has seen a growth of -16.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newton County includes 75.35% White, 17.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,187 | 75.35% |
| Black or African American | 2,185 | 17.92% |
| Two or more races | 590 | 4.84% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.16% |
Married
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Never Married
Newton County's average per capita income is $32,144. Household income levels show a median of $41,044. The poverty rate stands at 22.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,184 | - |
| Families | $60,704 | $72,258 |
| Households | $41,044 | $58,670 |
| Non Families | $19,371 | $26,076 |
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