Population 12,093 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newton County
Household size in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Newton County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southwest.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Newton County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Newton County as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Texas as a whole (12.9%).
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Newton County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three-quarters of owners (74.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Texas counties have a lower share of renters: only 19 of 254.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.4% of the housing in Newton County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +8 | +6 |
Newton County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the center.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $390 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $690 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,004 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$614 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newton County costs $1,004 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $614 a month from 2006–10, a 157% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newton County: 7.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Texas county has a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Newton County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Texas. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Newton County: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.55 | 46.3 | 11.0% | 17.1% | 21.4% | 1990 | $1,004 | 7.4% | 85.3% | 8.1% |
| Jasper County | 2.30 | 43.6 | 12.2% | 21.0% | 16.1% | 1987 | $905 | 15.6% | 90.0% | 12.1% |
| Beauregard Parish | 2.68 | 37.8 | 11.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 1993 | $897 | 17.1% | 87.3% | 6.3% |
| Tyler County | 2.55 | 43.5 | 11.3% | 18.8% | 24.8% | 1985 | $1,014 | 12.3% | 86.0% | 7.8% |
| Allen Parish | 2.47 | 36.9 | 16.6% | 26.0% | 17.5% | 1982 | $728 | 12.9% | 81.2% | 8.3% |
| Polk County | 2.59 | 44.4 | 13.9% | 21.9% | 24.8% | 1990 | $1,027 | 17.6% | 83.8% | 9.6% |
| San Jacinto County | 2.67 | 45.7 | 12.8% | 15.4% | 25.8% | 1993 | $1,015 | 15.2% | 81.0% | 6.6% |
| Evangeline Parish | 2.59 | 38.4 | 20.9% | 33.8% | 14.8% | 1982 | $778 | 15.0% | 76.2% | 8.0% |
| St. Landry Parish | 2.64 | 38.6 | 22.0% | 29.9% | 16.0% | 1983 | $872 | 15.3% | 82.7% | 7.8% |
| Walker County | 2.57 | 37.9 | 9.3% | 43.5% | 16.9% | 1989 | $1,026 | 22.7% | 85.0% | 10.5% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish | 2.54 | 43.2 | 11.7% | 20.0% | 20.7% | 1985 | $779 | 19.7% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Vermillion County, IN · Butte County, SD · Caldwell County, MO · Caldwell Parish, LA · Calhoun County, AR · Calhoun County, GA · Clay County, KY · Tyler County, TX · Uinta County, WY · Unicoi County, TN
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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