Newton County, Arkansas
Newton County: county in Arkansas, United States.
About
Newton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,330 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,602 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jasper. The county was created 183 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Newton County
| Population | 7,602 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Different from | Newton County, Newton County, Newton County, Newton County, Newton County |
| Area | 2132 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9200,-93.2179 |
| Capital | Jasper |
| Establishment | December 14, 1842 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:48:20 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newton County is located at 35°55'12"N 93°13'4"W (35.9199700, -93.2178700). It has 6 neighbors: Boone County, Carroll County, Johnson County, Madison County, Pope County and Searcy County.
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Newton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Newton County decreased by 8.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,330 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,251 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,052 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,042 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,867 | -2.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,846 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,848 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,815 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,800 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,753 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,602 | -1.95% | estimation process |
People born in Newton County (1)
American football player and coach Jim Criner was born in Newton County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Newton County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States. with a population of 113,295 people.
- Newton County, Missouri county in Arkansas, United States. with a population of 58,451 people.
- Newton County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States. with a population of 20,866 people.
- Newton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States. with a population of 13,907 people.
- Newton County, Texas county in Texas, United States. with a population of 13,414 people.
Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |