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Newton, TX
City in Newton County, Texas.
Population
2,534
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
0
Newton and its ZIP codes
Newton at a glance
- Newton is about 4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,172, 28% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,100 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $1,032 a month.
Local data for Newton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,172
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$102,100
Median rent
$1,032/mo
Homeownership
66.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
41.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (55), French Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,347
1,211 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,366
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.4M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
How people get to work
Newton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 41.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
268
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JasperCity | 15 mi | 10.4 |
| KirbyvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Merryville, LATown | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| Sam RayburnCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.4 |
| South Toledo BendCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| BrowndellCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| Singer, LACensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.9 |
| DeRidder, LACity | 29 mi | 9.3 |
| Rosepine, LATown | 29 mi | 2.4 |
| Oretta, LACensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.2 |
| BunaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6 |
| PinelandCity | 30 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, TX in?
- Newton is in Newton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Newton, TX?
- About 2,534 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Jasper (15 mi), Kirbyville (15 mi), Merryville, LA (16 mi), Sam Rayburn (22 mi), South Toledo Bend (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023