Newton County, AR — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$47,395
Per Capita Income
$27,063
Poverty Rate
13.3%
SNAP Recipients
12.6%
Gini Index
0.409
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.7%
$25K–$50K30.7%
$50K–$75K16.8%
$75K–$100K12.2%
$100K–$150K15.9%
$150K–$200K1.9%
$200K+1.8%
The median household income in Newton County, AR is $47,395 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $27,063. 13.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.409 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).