Newton County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Newton County, Texas has a population of 12,093, the 154th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $42,618 and the median home value is $103,100. The poverty rate is 19.0%.

Newton County Quick Facts

Population 12,093

Median Household Income $42,61890% MOE ±$5,785

Median Home Value $103,10090% MOE ±$14,662

Poverty Rate 19.0%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Median Age 46.1 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 82.8%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 6.8%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.4%

Cities/Places 3

Population 12,093 154th of 254

Median Income $42,618 46% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.0%

Unemployment 8.3%

How Newton County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,914	12,093	-13.1%
Median household income	$49,353	$42,618	No clear change (-13.6%)
Median home value¹	$99,933	$103,100	No clear change (+3.2%)
Median gross rent	$860	$1,001	No clear change (+16.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Newton

$42,618

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Newton

$103,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.2%

$25K-$50K 26.8%

$50K-$100K 22.4%

$100K+ 22.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.5%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

9.0%

$25K-$30K

6.4%

$30K-$35K

7.5%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

8.5%

$75K-$100K

8.8%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

50.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.8%

Renter 17.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,001/mo 28.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.2%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

29.8%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Newton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newton	2,534	$56,172	25.4%	$102,100
Deweyville	357	N/A	0.0%	$137,300
South Toledo Bend	336	$61,786	7.7%	$250,000

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Population Overview

Newton County is located in Texas with a total population of 12,093. It is the 154th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton County is 46.1 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.1% 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 $42,618. This is 46% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.0%. This is 37% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $103,100. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Newton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.4%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Newton County has a population of 12,093, making it the 154th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Newton County?

The median household income in Newton County is $42,618 with a poverty rate of 19.0%.

How many cities are in Newton County, Texas?

Newton County contains 3 Census-designated places.