Newton County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 82nd-largest in Indiana
The population of Newton County, Indiana is 13,859 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $68,596, the median home value is $159,300, and the median age is 43.0.
The population of Newton County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (14,234 → 14,131), a -0.05% annualized rate.
13,859
Population
-0.05%
Annual growth
34
People / sq mi
$68,596
Median Income
$159,300
Median Home Value
Newton County covers 402 sq mi of land at 34.5 people per square mile.
About Newton County, IN
Educational attainment is the headline number in Newton County: 13.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Newton County is a county in Indiana with a population of 13,859.
Median household income is $68,596, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.3%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $159,300, with typical rent around $927.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 13.7%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Newton County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Newton County had a population of 14,234 in 2010 and 14,131 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,234 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.
14,131
Population (2024)
14,234
Population (2010)
14,234
Peak (2010)
-0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,234 |
| 2011 | 14,086 |
| 2012 | 14,046 |
| 2013 | 14,032 |
| 2014 | 14,093 |
| 2015 | 13,978 |
| 2016 | 14,009 |
| 2017 | 14,036 |
| 2018 | 13,979 |
| 2019 | 13,972 |
| 2020 | 13,792 |
| 2021 | 13,815 |
| 2022 | 13,841 |
| 2023 | 14,033 |
| 2024 | 14,131 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.0
Median Age
48.9%
Female
51.1%
Male
19.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.2% · Seniors (65+): 19.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $68,596$-1,455 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,850 |
| Per-capita income | $32,318 |
| Poverty rate | 11.3%+2.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Newton County is manufacturing, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
1.8%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
78.8%
Public transit
6.4%
Work from home
28.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$159,300$-42,300 vs state
Median home value
$927
Median rent
80.2%
Homeownership rate
6,059
Total housing units
92.3%
Occupied
7.7%
Vacant
19.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.2%
With health insurance
91.1%
With broadband internet
28.9%
Foreign-born
8.9%
Veterans (18+)
17.8%
With a disability
94.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.4%
High School+
13.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newton County, Indiana has a population of 13,859 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 34 people per square mile.
The population of Newton County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (14,234 → 14,131), a -0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Newton County, Indiana is $68,596, with mean (average) household income of $76,850 and per-capita income of $32,318. 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Newton County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%), Black or African American (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Newton County, Indiana is 43.0 years. Residents are 48.9% female and 51.1% male.
The median home value in Newton County is $159,300 and median monthly rent is $927. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,059 total housing units, 7.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Newton County, Indiana is manufacturing, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Newton County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.