Newton County, Texas
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Newton County is a county located in the U.S. 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.
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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 were 15,072 people, 5,583 households, and 4,092 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (16/mi²). There were 7,331 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (8/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,583 households out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.10% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 104.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $34,345. Males had a median income of $31,294 versus $17,738 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,381. 19.10% of the population and 15.50% of families were below the poverty line. 24.40% of those under the age of 18 and 17.30% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
External links
- Newton County government’s website
- Newton County in Handbook of Texas Online at the University of Texas
