Newton County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$41,044
Per Capita Income
$25,045
Poverty Rate
22.4%
SNAP Recipients
15.9%
Gini Index
0.474
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K32.7%
$25K–$50K23.6%
$50K–$75K18.2%
$75K–$100K9.1%
$100K–$150K9.0%
$150K–$200K3.8%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Newton County, TX is $41,044 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $25,045. 22.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.9% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.474 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).