Newton County, Indiana
Named for Sgt. John Newton in the 1830s, the county was re-organized in 1859
County Seat: Kentland
Largest City: Kentland (2021 population: 1,620)
Population per Square Mile: 34.37
Square Miles: 401.80
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| Population over Time | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Yesterday (2010) | 14,239 | 82 | 0.2% | 6,484,050 |
| Today (2021) | 13,808 | 82 | 0.2% | 6,813,532 |
| Tomorrow (2030 projection)* | 13,187 | 82 | 0.2% | 7,143,795 |
| Percent Change 2010 to Today | -3.0% | 67 | | 5.1% |
*Projection based on 2010 Census counts.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Components of Population Change, 2020-2021 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Net Domestic Migration | 51 | 51 | | 5,230 |
| Net International Migration | 9 | 37 | | 15,490 |
| Natural Increase (births minus deaths) | -50 | 47 | -4.9% | 1,024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Population Estimates by Age, 2021 | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Preschool (0 to 4) | 732 | 81 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| School Age (5 to 17) | 2,162 | 81 | 15.7% | 17.3% |
| College Age (18 to 24) | 978 | 81 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| Young Adult (25 to 44) | 3,307 | 81 | 23.9% | 25.7% |
| Older Adult (45 to 64) | 3,821 | 82 | 27.7% | 24.9% |
| Seniors (65 and older) | 2,808 | 82 | 20.3% | 16.4% |
| Median Age | 43.4 | | | Median Age = 38.1 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Business Research Center
| Population Estimates by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2021 | Number | Rank of | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native Alone | 69 | 75 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Asian Alone | 75 | 75 | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Alone | 171 | 70 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pac. Isl. Alone | 19 | 43 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| White | 13,289 | 82 | 96.2% | 84.2% |
| Two or More Race Groups | 185 | 82 | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Non-Hispanic | 12,748 | 82 | 92.3% | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,060 | 45 | 7.7% | 7.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
| Household Types | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Households in 2021 (Includes detail not shown below) | 5,489 | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married With Children | 864 | 83 | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Married Without Children | 1,860 | 82 | 33.9% | 29.8% |
| Single Parents | 570 | 72 | 10.4% | 9.2% |
| Living Alone | 1,460 | 82 | 26.6% | 29.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Housing | Number | Rank in State | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State |
|---|
| Total Housing Units in 2021 (estimate) | 6,044 | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Total Housing Units in 2021 (includes vacant units) | 6,022 | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Owner Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 4,483 | 81 | 74.4% | 62.9% |
| Median Value (2021) | $124,100 | 59 | | |
Renter Occupied
(Pct. distribution based on all housing units) | 1,006 | 83 | 16.7% | 27.2% |
| Median Rent (2021) | $571 | 46 | | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Education | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| School Enrollment (2021/2022 Total Reported) | 2,013 | 81 | 0.2% | 1,120,155 |
| Public | 2,013 | 81 | 0.2% | 1,036,519 |
| Adults (25+ in 2021 ACS) | 9,947 | 82 | 0.2% | 4,501,214 |
| with High School diploma or higher | 87.8% | 68 | | 89.8% |
| with B.A. or higher degree | 11.7% | 89 | | 27.8% |
Sources: Indiana Department of Education; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
| Income and Poverty | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Per Capita Personal Income (annual) in 2021 | $51,905 | 37 | 91.9% | 56,497 |
| Median Household Income in 2021 | 61,336 | 45 | 97.8% | $62,723 |
| Poverty Rate in 2021 | 11.9% | 38 | 98.3% | 12.1% |
| Poverty Rate among Children under 18 | 18.1% | 27 | 115.3% | 15.7% |
| Welfare (TANF) Monthly Average Families in 2022 | 11 | 67 | 0.3% | 3,933 |
| Food Stamp Recipients in 2022 | 1,228 | 78 | 0.2% | 611,203 |
| Free and Reduced Fee Lunch Recipients in 2021/2022 | 992 | 78 | 0.2% | 481,568 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis; U.S. Census Bureau; Indiana Family Social Services Administration; Indiana Department of Education
| Health and Vital Statistics | Number | Rank of | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Births, 2019 | 143 | 80 | 0.2% | 80,851 |
| Births to Teens, 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Deaths, 2019 | 172 | 80 | 0.3% | 66,005 |
Source: Indiana State Department of Health
| Labor Force, 2021 | Number | Rank in State | Percent of State | Indiana |
|---|
| Total Resident Labor Force | 6,526 | 81 | 0.2% | 3,355,642 |
| Employed | 6,280 | 81 | 0.2% | 3,225,060 |
| Unemployed | 246 | 78 | 0.2% | 130,582 |
| Annual Unemployment Rate | 3.8 | 16 | 97.4% | 3.9 |
| January 2023 Unemployment Rate | 4.8 | 6 | 141.2% | 3.4 |
Source: STATS Indiana, using data from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development
| Employment and Earnings by Industry, 2021 | Employment | Pct Dist.
in County | Earnings ($000) | Pct Dist.
In County | Avg. Earnings Per Job |
|---|
| Total by place of work | 4,837 | 100.0% | $275,063 | 100.0% | $56,866 |
| Wage and Salary | 3,418 | 70.7% | $149,419 | 54.3% | $43,715 |
| Farm Proprietors | 269 | 5.6% | $56,210 | 20.4% | $208,959 |
| Nonfarm Proprietors | 1,150 | 23.8% | $32,299 | 11.7% | $28,086 |
| Farm | 513 | 10.6% | $70,567 | 25.7% | $137,558 |
| Nonfarm | 4,324 | 89.4% | $204,496 | 74.3% | $47,293 |
| Private | 3,624 | 74.9% | $169,419 | 61.6% | $46,749 |
| Accommodation, Food Serv. | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Arts, Ent., Recreation | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Construction | 313 | 6.5% | $16,414 | 6.0% | $52,441 |
| Health Care, Social Serv. | 256 | 5.3% | $13,075 | 4.8% | $51,074 |
| Information | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Manufacturing | 633 | 13.1% | $37,861 | 13.8% | $59,812 |
| Professional, Tech. Serv. | 153 | 3.2% | $7,089 | 2.6% | $46,333 |
| Retail Trade | 341 | 7.0% | $8,379 | 3.0% | $24,572 |
| Trans., Warehousing | Data not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements. |
| Wholesale Trade | 161 | 3.3% | $12,726 | 4.6% | $79,043 |
| Other Private (not above) | 475* | 9.8%* | $19,814* | 7.2%* | $41,714* |
| Government | 700 | 14.5% | $35,077 | 12.8% | $50,110 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
* These totals do not include county data that are not available due to BEA non-disclosure requirements.
| Residential Building Permits, 2021 | Units | Pct Dist.
in County | Pct Dist.
in State | Cost ($000) | State Cost ($000) |
|---|
| Total Permits Filed | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | $12,297 | $7,583,249 |
| Single-Family | 42 | 100.0% | 74.4% | $12,297 | $6,692,956 |
| 2-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% | 0 | $117,031 |
| 3- and 4-Family | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% | $0 | $30,324 |
| 5+ Family | 0 | 0.0% | 22.7% | $0 | $742,937 |
Notes: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding. Greene County does not currently issue building permits, so it is excluded.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Largest Cities and Towns in Newton County
| Name | Population
in 2021 | Percent of County |
|---|
| Brook | 933 | 6.8% |
| Goodland | 971 | 7.0% |
| Kentland | 1,620 | 11.7% |
| Morocco | 1,068 | 7.7% |
| Mount Ayr | 116 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates
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