Newton County Summary

Life in Newton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Newton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Newton County:

  • The population in Newton County is 13,859.

  • The median home value in Newton County is $222,280.

  • The median income in Newton County is $68,596.

  • The median rent in Newton County is $927.

  • The unemployment rate in Newton County is 8.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Newton County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Newton County is 69.0° and there are 92.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Newton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Newton County

Roselawn, IN Population 3,231

Kentland, IN Population 1,759

Morocco, IN Population 1,169

Brook, IN Population 979

Goodland, IN Population 923

Lake Village, IN Population 533

Mount Ayr, IN Population 93

Map Of Newton County

Newton County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Newton County is 69.0°.

  • There are 77.66 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.9 inches of rain each year with 8.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:37 hours of sun each day in Newton County.

StatNewton County
Mean High69.0
Nice Days77.66
Rainfall92.9
Snowfall8.5
Sunny Hours4:37
69.0°
Average High
92.9
Inches of Rain

Newton County Demographics

Population over time in Newton County

The current population in Newton County is 13,859. The population has decreased -0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 13,865 -0.8%
2022 13,981 -0.1%
2021 13,992 -

Gender in Newton County

  • Newton County is 48.9% female with 6,782 female residents.

  • Newton County is 51.1% male with 7,076 male residents.

Female
48.9% (6,782)
Male
51.1% (7,076)
Gender Newton County IN USA
Female 48.9% 50.4% 50.5%
Male 51.1% 49.6% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Newton County

Newton County is:

  • 87.2% White with 12,079 White residents.

  • 1.0% African American with 141 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 48 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 36 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 459 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.8% Hispanic with 1,083 Hispanic residents.

White
87.2% (12,079)
African American
1.0% (141)
American Indian
0.1% (13)
Asian
0.3% (48)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (36)
Two Or More
3.3% (459)
Hispanic
7.8% (1,083)

Table: Newton County By Race

Race Newton County IN USA
White 87.2% 76.1% 58.2%
African American 1.0% 9.1% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.3% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.4% 3.9%
Hispanic 7.8% 8.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Newton County, Indiana

  • 6.3% of households in Newton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Newton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Newton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Newton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Newton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Newton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Newton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Newton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Newton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Newton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (879)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (592)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.1% (708)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (1,184)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (1,591)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (2,515)
$75,000 to $99,999
20.8% (2,887)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.1% (2,367)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (768)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (361)
Income Newton County IN USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 4.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.5% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 12.2% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.9% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 20.8% 13.9% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 7.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 7.6% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Newton County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Newton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Newton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Newton County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Newton County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Newton County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Newton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Newton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Newton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Newton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (415)
9-12th Grade
8% (1,108)
High School / GED
48% (6,652)
Some College
19% (2,633)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,108)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,385)
Master's Degree
2% (277)
Professional Degree
1% (138)
Doctorate Degree
1% (138)
Education Newton County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 6% 6%
High School / GED 48% 33% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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