Newton County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Newton County is located in Indiana with a total population of 13,859. It is the 82nd most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton County is 43.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newton County is $68,596. This is 2% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $159,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Newton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Newton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.