Newton County, Texas

Total Population: 12,193

County Seat: Newton

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Median Home Value

$83,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,044

Across all households

Median Age

45.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

6.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)17.9%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Two or More Races2.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.0%

65 Years and Over

22.9%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.1%

No Health Insurance

21.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

6.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,044

Mean Household Income

$58,670

Per Capita Income

$25,045

Unemployment Rate (16+)

10.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

68.8%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$83,100

Median Rent

$877/mo

Total Housing Units

6,460

Owner-Occupied

81.5%

Renter-Occupied

18.5%

Vacancy Rate

24.2%

Married Couple Households

47.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.9%

Average Household Size

2.46

Broadband Internet Access

89.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48351.