Newton County, Arkansas Demographics 2026

Name: Newton County, Arkansas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Newton County, Arkansas has a population of 7,112, the 70th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $48,986 and the median home value is $169,300. The poverty rate is 15.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Newton County Quick Facts

Population 7,112

Median Household Income $48,986

Median Home Value $169,300

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 49.9 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.7%

High School Graduation 83.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 7,112 70th of 75

Median Income $48,986 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.9%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Newton County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,175	7,112	-0.9%
Median household income	$47,395	$48,986	+3.4%
Median home value	$178,800	$169,300	-5.3%

Median Household Income

Newton

$48,986

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Newton

$169,300

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 31.3%

$50K-$100K 26.1%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

5.7%

$30K-$35K

7.6%

$35K-$40K

8.5%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

7.1%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

14.4%

$125K-$150K

2.8%

$150K-$200K

2.8%

$200K+

2.7%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

52.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $617/mo 15.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.7%

18-34

15.6%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

32.1%

75+

11.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Newton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jasper	453	$30,929	29.7%	$183,900
Western Grove	438	$38,365	28.8%	$146,000
Wayton	187	$58,125	3.2%	N/A
Deer	113	$46,719	4.4%	N/A
Ponca	73	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Mount Judea	61	N/A	32.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Newton County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 7,112. It is the 70th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton County is 49.9 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newton County is $48,986. This is 19% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $169,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Newton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Arkansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newton County, Arkansas?

Newton County has a population of 7,112, making it the 70th most populous county in Arkansas.

What is the median income in Newton County?

The median household income in Newton County is $48,986 with a poverty rate of 15.9%.

How many cities are in Newton County, Arkansas?

Newton County contains 6 Census-designated places.