County · Indiana
Newton County, Indiana
Newton County, Indiana. Newton County had 14,188 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 19 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs, 10 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 18111.
Newton County is one of the 13 counties of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,188
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,830 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,922
Median household income
$75,481
±$7,095 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$171,500
±$12,497 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$918
±$81 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Newton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,830 residents in Newton County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,188 for July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, in line with Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,922 over 402 square miles of land.
| Measure | Newton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,922 | 6,851,073 | −70 |
| Households | 5,726±124 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.05 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,093±33 | 2,976,568 | no clear change |
Newton County's population since 2000
From 14,566 in 2000 to 14,188 in 2025: down 2.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Newton County?
Newton County holds 19 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 10 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Lincoln Township, Newton County with 4,720 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lincoln Township, Newton County | 4,563 | $80,953 |
|---|---|---|
| Roselawn | 4,132 | $75,506 |
| Lake Township, Newton County | 2,349 | $83,005 |
| Jefferson Township, Newton County | 1,987 | $66,094 |
| Kentland | 1,641 | $59,500 |
| Beaver Township, Newton County | 1,534 | $71,141 |
| Iroquois Township | 1,250 | $61,630 |
| Grant Township, Newton County | 1,100 | $59,946 |
| Morocco | 1,081 | $61,767 |
| Goodland | 980 | $58,370 |
| Brook | 939 | $53,571 |
| Lake VillageGEOID 1841652 | 748 | $85,078 |
| Jackson Township, Newton CountyGEOID 1811137242 | 365 | $93,779 |
| Washington Township, Newton CountyGEOID 1811180864 | 304 | not published |
| McClellan TownshipGEOID 1811145594 | 223 | $73,750 |
| ThayerGEOID 1875518 | – | $64,821 |
| Colfax TownshipGEOID 1811114302 | 155 | $119,125 |
| Sumava ResortsGEOID 1874078 | – | $16,952 |
| Mount AyrGEOID 1851336 | 117 | $49,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newton County?
The median resident of Newton County is 42.9 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.4%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±0.9 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.5 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.4 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% | 8.6% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.6%±2.3 pts | 75.4% | −7.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±2.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±2.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6%±2.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2%±2.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±2.7 pts | 29.5% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±1.5 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newton County earn?
Half of Newton County's 5,726 households earn less than $75,481 a year (±$7,095), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $68,126 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,481±$7,095 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,819±$5,869 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,933±$2,577 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.8%±8.1 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±2.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±3.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newton County?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Newton County's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 by its owner (±$12,497). The median renter pays $918 a month including utilities, and 32.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,500±$12,497 | $218,200 | +$25,786 |
| Median gross rent | $918±$81 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.0%±12.3 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,309±$73 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1%±3.0 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,093±33 | 2,976,568 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.3%±3.6 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0%±3.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.4%±2.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newton County building?
Builders took permits for 34 new housing units across Newton County in 2025 (30 single-family), 2.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newton County get to work?
78.1% of Newton County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Newton County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±3.5 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±2.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4%±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.0 min±3.3 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Newton County's census tracts?
Newton County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,931 (Tract 1006) to $81,223 (Tract 1004).
| Tract 100418111100400 | 6,183±391 | $81,223 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 100518111100500 | 2,968±307 | $76,667 |
| Tract 100618111100600 | 2,428±243 | $60,931 |
| Tract 100718111100700 | 2,343±292 | $66,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Newton County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 82nd of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 20th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th of 92 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 92 |
| Median home value | 57th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 24th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th of 92 |
| Median age | 17th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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