Newton County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 15,072. Its county seat is Newton⁶. Newton county is named for John Newton, a veteran of the Revolutionary War.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,433 km² (940 mi²). 2,416 km² (933 mi²) of it is land and 18 km² (7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.73% water.

Adjacent counties

• Sabine County (north)
• Vernon Parish, Louisiana (northeast)
• Beauregard Parish, Louisiana (east)
• Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (southeast)
• Orange County (south)
• Jasper County (west)

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 15,072 people, 5,583 households, and 4,092 families residing in the county. The population density is 6/km² (16/mi²). There are 7,331 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 75.84% White, 20.69% Black or African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 3.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,583 households out of which 32.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% are married couples living together, 11.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% are non-families. 24.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.07.

In the county, the population is spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 104.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $28,500, and the median income for a family is $34,345. Males have a median income of $31,294 versus $17,738 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,381. 19.10% of the population and 15.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.40% of those under the age of 18 and 17.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns

• Deweyville
• Newton
• South Toledo Bend

External links

• Newton County government’s website (http://www.co.newton.tx.us/)
• Newton County in Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/NN/hcn3.html) at the University of Texas