Newton County GIS Maps
Newton County, Arkansas, has 7,225 residents and covers 820.9 square miles. The population declined 13.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Newton County is 05101.
Jasper is the county's largest population center. Newton County also includes 11 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 35 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Newton County Trends
- Population
- 7,225▾
- Median Home Value
- $178,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 4,869▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Newton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Newton County Population
Newton County had 7,225 residents in 2020. That was 13.3% lower than in 2010. Newton County had 1,383 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 9 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Jasper, Western Grove and Deer.
Population Trend in Newton County AR
Newton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Newton County Zip Codes
Newton County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Jasper (72641), Western Grove (72685) and Deer (72628). Jasper is the largest zip by population, with about 2,011 residents or 28% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 56% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Newton County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72641 | Jasper | 2,011 | ▾ -22.2% |
| 72685 | Western Grove | 1,248 | ▾ -8.6% |
| 72628 | Deer | 769 | ▾ -4.2% |
| 72648 | Marble Falls | 493 | ▾ -31.1% |
| 72655 | Mount Judea | 463 | ▴ 1.3% |
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Newton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Newton County Demographics
Newton County has a median age of 48.9, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 19.1% of residents are under 18, while 27% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 14.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Newton County AR
Median Age
48.9
Under 18
19.1%
Age 65+
27%
Bachelor's+
14.3%
Newton County School Districts
Newton County is served by 5 public school districts with 4,869 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Harrison, Jasper and Ozark Mountain. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Newton County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison School District | 2,739 | 56.3% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Jasper School District | 884 | 18.2% | ▴ 3.5% |
| Ozark Mountain School District | 495 | 10.2% | ▾ -5% |
| Alpena School District | 402 | 8.3% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Deer/Mount Judea School District | 349 | 7.2% | ▴ 5.1% |
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Newton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Newton County Housing & Real Estate
Newton County has a median home value of $178,800 and a median gross rent of $629. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $395,000 and homes spent about 83 days on the market.
Newton County Housing Mix
Newton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Newton County Housing Trends
Newton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Newton County, AR
Newton County has 372 business listings across 123 categories. The largest categories in Newton County business listings are Cabin (39, 10.5%), Churches & Religious Organizations (19, 5.1%), and Mountain (14, 3.8%). The full Newton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Newton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Newton County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | 39 | 10.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 19 | 5.1% |
| Mountain | 14 | 3.8% |
| Post Offices | 12 | 3.2% |
| Parks & Recreation | 12 | 3.2% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 12 | 3.2% |
| Lodge | 11 | 3.0% |
| Structure And Geography | 11 | 3.0% |
| Holiday Rental Home | 9 | 2.4% |
| Hiking Trail | 9 | 2.4% |
Newton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston's View | Accommodation | Newton County |
| Hawksbill Crag | Active Life | Boxley |
| PitCharger | Agricultural Service | |
| Lost Mountain Wilderness Retreat Airport | Airport | Newton County |
| Elite Plumbing & Construction | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Western Grove |
| Sharon K's Cafe | American Restaurants | Jasper |
| Nelms Gallery | Art Gallery | Jasper |
| Morris Mini Farm Creations /Art Shop | Arts And Crafts | Jasper |
| Buffalo River Elk Festival | Arts And Entertainment | Jasper |
| Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area | Attractions And Activities | |
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Newton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Newton County Basemaps
Newton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Newton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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