Newton County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newton County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48351
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 351
Geography
- Land Area
- 933.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.05 sq mi
- Total Area
- 939.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.786718
- Longitude
- -93.739250
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,009
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,688
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,582 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 428 | 3.6% |
| White | 9,144 | 76.1% |
| Black | 2,096 | 17.5% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 32 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,343 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 3.5% |
| White | 7,452 | 76.9% |
| Black | 1,772 | 18.3% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,093
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,322
- Poverty Rate
- 18.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,260
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,019 | 74.6% |
| Black | 2,097 | 17.3% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,248
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,976 | 27.3% |
| Republican | 4,142 | 57.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,130 | 15.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,542 | 48.9% |
| Female | 3,706 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,177 | 71.4% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 3.1% |
| Black | 1,376 | 19.0% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,537
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,621 | 50.6% |
| Hispanic | 99 | 44.2% |
| Black | 585 | 42.5% |
| Asian | 22 | 62.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,661 | 46.9% |
| Female | 1,876 | 50.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,917 (44.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 604 (6.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,492
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $100,979
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,052
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.