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Wayton, AR
Census-designated place in Newton County, Arkansas.
Population
187
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
0
Wayton and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Wayton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,582
1,032 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,851
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$58.1M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wayton, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
302
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
83° / 26°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wayton, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Wayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeerCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.8 |
| JasperCity | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| PoncaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount JudeaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Western GroveTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| OzoneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Valley SpringsTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Witts SpringsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.8 |
| OarkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| BellefonteTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| BataviaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| HarrisonCity | 24 mi | 11.2 |
| PindallTown | 24 mi | 2.9 |
| EvertonTown | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| AlpenaTown | 26 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wayton, AR in?
- Wayton is in Newton County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wayton, AR?
- About 187 people live in Wayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wayton?
- Nearby places include Deer (5.8 mi), Jasper (8.1 mi), Ponca (10 mi), Mount Judea (11 mi), Kingston (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023