Newton County, Arkansas

Total Population: 7,175

County Seat: Jasper

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Median Home Value

$178,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,395

Across all households

Median Age

48.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.6%
Two or More Races4.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Other Race0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.1%

65 Years and Over

27.0%

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.9%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,395

Mean Household Income

$64,637

Per Capita Income

$27,063

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$178,800

Median Rent

$629/mo

Total Housing Units

4,107

Owner-Occupied

72.4%

Renter-Occupied

27.6%

Vacancy Rate

25.8%

Married Couple Households

54.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

78.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05101.