Newton County Summary

Life in Newton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Newton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Newton County:

  • The population in Newton County is 7,243.

  • The median home value in Newton County is $204,452.

  • The median income in Newton County is $50,699.

  • The median rent in Newton County is $577.

  • The unemployment rate in Newton County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Newton County is 11.4%.

  • The average high in Newton County is 73.2° and there are 111.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Newton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Newton County

Jasper, AR Population 618

Western Grove, AR Population 461

Map Of Newton County

Newton County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Newton County is 73.2°.

  • There are 87.18 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 111.6 inches of rain each year with 3.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:37 hours of sun each day in Newton County.

StatNewton County
Mean High73.2
Nice Days87.18
Rainfall111.6
Snowfall3.9
Sunny_hours5:37
73.2°
Average High
111.6
Inches of Rain

Newton County Demographics

Population over time in Newton County

The current population in Newton County is 7,243. The population has decreased -6.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,343 -5.3%
2021 7,753 -0.8%
2020 7,812 -

Gender in Newton County

  • Newton County is 48.6% female with 3,518 female residents.

  • Newton County is 51.4% male with 3,724 male residents.

Female
48.6% (3,518)
Male
51.4% (3,724)
Gender Newton County AR USA
Female 48.6% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 51.4% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Newton County

Newton County is:

  • 92.0% White with 6,664 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 10 African American residents.

  • 1.2% American Indian with 88 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.6% Two Or More with 335 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 132 Hispanic residents.

White
92.0% (6,664)
African American
0.1% (10)
American Indian
1.2% (88)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.2% (14)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.6% (335)
Hispanic
1.8% (132)

Table: Newton County By Race

Race Newton County AR USA
White 92.0% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 1.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.6% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Newton County, Arkansas

  • 2.9% of households in Newton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.5% of households in Newton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Newton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Newton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Newton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Newton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Newton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Newton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.3% of households in Newton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.5% of households in Newton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.9% (209)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.5% (396)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.6% (984)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.7% (989)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (999)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (1,196)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.2% (1,318)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.9% (937)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.3% (97)
$200,000 or more
1.5% (112)
Income Newton County AR USA
Less than $10,000 2.9% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.5% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.6% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.2% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.9% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.5% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Newton County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Newton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 11.0% of adults in Newton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Newton County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Newton County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Newton County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Newton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Newton County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Newton County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Newton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (362)
9-12th Grade
11% (796)
High School / GED
37% (2,679)
Some College
25% (1,810)
Associate's Degree
8% (579)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (651)
Master's Degree
5% (362)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Newton County AR USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 11% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 34% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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