Newton is a city located in Newton County Texas. Newton has a 2024 population of 1,550. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -5.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,634 in 2020.
The average household income in Newton is $60,207 with a poverty rate of 26.71%. The median age in Newton is 37.8 years: 30.9 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,616 | 72.63% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 20.67% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 6.07% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 783 | 2.65 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Married | 359 | 2.98 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.08 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Female | 175 | 3.92 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Male | 35 | 2.49 | 11.4 | 88.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
64.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 7.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.77% |
| High School Graduate | 664 | 46.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.57% |
| Some College | 403 | 27.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,136 | 1,074 | 93 |
| Black | 237 | 199 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 44 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 9 | 5 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.54%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 37.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,889 | $63,889 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $57,500 | $14,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,813 | $0 | $23,438 |
| Overall | $35,341 | $61,429 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $54,028 | $33,375 |
$35,341
Average Earnings
$61,429
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Newton residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 425 | 275 | 64.71% |
| White | 1,500 | 202 | 13.47% |
| Multiple | 118 | 73 | 61.86% |
26.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.78%
Male Poverty Rate
26.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton is Black, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newton is White, with 13.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.66% |
| Some College | 11.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 64.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 62.86% |
| Female Employed | 23.29% |
| Male Employed | 14.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,375 | $71,056 |
| Households | $51,563 | $60,207 |
| Married Families | $79,834 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,864 | $28,988 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
123
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 8.54% |
| Black | 16 | 4.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.35%
Born in Newton
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.76%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
98.61% of Newton residents were born in the United States, with 77.35% having been born in Texas. 0.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,445 | -21 | -1.43% |
| 2028 | 1,466 | -21 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 1,487 | -21 | -1.39% |
| 2026 | 1,508 | -21 | -1.37% |
| 2025 | 1,529 | -21 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 1,550 | -21 | -1.34% |
| 2023 | 1,571 | -3 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,574 | -39 | -2.42% |
| 2021 | 1,613 | -21 | -1.29% |
| 2020 | 1,634 | -728 | -30.82% |
| 2019 | 2,362 | -15 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 2,377 | -16 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 2,393 | -33 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 2,426 | 3 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 2,423 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 2,439 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 2,449 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 2,460 | -21 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 2,481 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 2,472 | 0 | 0% |