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Newton County, TX
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Newton County, Texas.
Population
12,093
Land area
934sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Newton County
Newton County at a glance
- Newton County is 89% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,618 a year, 46% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,100 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $1,001 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Newton (2,534), Deweyville (357) and South Toledo Bend (336).
Local data for Newton County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newton County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,618
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$103,100
Median rent
$1,001/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.8%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
37.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (555), German Americans (467), French Americans (279).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$71.41M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
PPP loans
$6.11M
247 loans, 788 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.43K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Newton County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 37.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
268
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Newton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Newton County, TX?
- Newton is the largest city or town in Newton County, with about 2,534 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Newton County?
- Newton County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 75928, 75932, 75933, 75966, 75977.
- What is the population of Newton County, TX?
- About 12,093 people live in Newton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Newton County?
- Newton County borders Calcasieu Parish, LA, Orange County, Vernon Parish, LA, Beauregard Parish, LA, Jasper County, Sabine Parish, LA, Sabine County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023