Newton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Newton County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,225
Population
408/sq mi density
$51,563
Median Income
$22,494 per capita
$95,800
Home Value
$148,621 Zillow
$1,005
Median Rent
37.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
258
Violent Crime/100K
1,289 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$51,563 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,800 home value, $1,005/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
258 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,225
Census 2023
Population Density
408
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.1 km²)
Median Age
37.8 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 20.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.6%
Black
20.7%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.7%
Spanish
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.4%
Veterans
7.3%
22% above US avg (6%)
Disability
11.5%
12% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
76.7%
16% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
23.3%
171% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.486
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,225 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 408 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.6% |
| Black or African American | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.4% |
| Veterans | 7.3% |
| Disability | 11.5% |
| Health Insurance | 76.7% |
| Uninsured | 23.3% |
| Broadband Access | 98.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.486 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 8, Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent |