Population 13,922 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newton County
Household size in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Newton County run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Newton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, in line with the national trend. Only four of Indiana's 92 counties are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Newton County (12.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.3 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newton County
Renters in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Newton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Newton County than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Newton County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Indiana counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Newton County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $711 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $790 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $900 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newton County costs $900 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $217 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newton County
Bachelor's degrees in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Newton County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.7%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.7% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Newton County have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Newton County is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Chicago area as a whole (6.3%). Unemployment has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | 2.45 | 44.9 | 12.4% | 18.9% | 6.7% | 1969 | $900 | 14.7% | 90.1% | 5.5% |
| Jasper County | 2.66 | 41.0 | 9.8% | 16.4% | 8.8% | 1984 | $991 | 19.8% | 92.8% | 4.9% |
| Pulaski County | 2.54 | 43.9 | 10.4% | 25.4% | 15.8% | 1968 | $725 | 14.1% | 88.5% | 2.2% |
| Fulton County | 2.53 | 41.8 | 10.2% | 19.9% | 14.9% | 1965 | $871 | 17.0% | 88.8% | 6.7% |
| Livingston County | 2.30 | 41.6 | 12.4% | 25.7% | 8.5% | 1958 | $925 | 19.2% | 89.3% | 3.2% |
| Wabash County | 2.39 | 44.2 | 8.4% | 19.5% | 12.6% | 1958 | $777 | 23.3% | 90.2% | 3.5% |
| Huntington County | 2.34 | 41.5 | 10.4% | 22.6% | 6.8% | 1966 | $862 | 21.3% | 92.7% | 3.9% |
| Marshall County | 2.24 | 45.7 | 10.8% | 20.8% | 11.8% | 1959 | $791 | 17.7% | 91.5% | 4.0% |
| Stark County | 2.28 | 44.5 | 9.0% | 19.9% | 10.5% | 1952 | $765 | 21.4% | 92.8% | 2.3% |
| Van Wert County | 2.47 | 42.2 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 8.8% | 1962 | $792 | 16.7% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| Knox County | 2.17 | 43.4 | 10.8% | 29.2% | 13.2% | 1960 | $819 | 21.1% | 90.6% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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