Geography of Newton County
Newton County sits at roughly 30.79° N and 93.74° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 933 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Newton, and the county shares boundaries with 3 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 11,954 residents across 933 square miles, Newton County has a population density of about 12.8 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Newton
Newton serves as the seat of government for Newton County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Newton County was established in 1846 and was named for John Newton (1755–1780), a veteran of the Revolutionary War. It was carved from territory previously part of Jasper County.
Newton County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Newton County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Newton County, Texas located?+
Newton County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.787° N, 93.744° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48351. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Newton County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Newton County in square miles?+
Newton County covers approximately 933 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 95th out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Newton County, Texas?+
Newton County has a population of approximately 11,954 residents. With 933 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 12.8 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Newton County the 154th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Newton County?+
Newton is the county seat of Newton County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for John Newton (1755–1780), a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Newton County was originally carved out of Jasper County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Newton County are located in Newton.
Which Texas counties border Newton County?+
Newton County shares borders with Jasper, Sabine, and Orange counties. These 3 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Newton County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Newton County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Newton County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Newton County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Newton County is 48351, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 351. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.