Newton County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newton County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05101
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 821.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 823.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.910742
- Longitude
- -93.215898
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 7,103
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,768
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,982 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 1.6% |
| White | 6,634 | 93.4% |
| Black | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,674 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 1.7% |
| White | 5,411 | 93.8% |
| Black | 104 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 2.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 7,112
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,578
- Poverty Rate
- 15.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,114
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,621 | 93.1% |
| Black | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,988
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 361 | 9.1% |
| Republican | 880 | 22.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,747 | 68.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,956 | 49.0% |
| Female | 1,990 | 49.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,578 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 0.9% |
| Black | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 770
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 19.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 691 | 19.3% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 21.6% |
| Black | 4 | 23.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 7.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 389 | 19.9% |
| Female | 373 | 18.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,646 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 811 (15.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,099
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $155,024
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $622
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Work From Home
- 15.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.