County profile · Indiana
Newton County, IN market data
How Newton County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 14,188
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,726
- Median household income
- $75,481
- +36.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,456
- Highest market score
- 86
- Auto repair shops, #38 of 2,378 scored counties
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What this means
Newton County has an estimated 14,188 people and 5,726 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Newton County grew 2.9%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Newton County is $75,481, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Newton County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Of the business types scored in Newton County, auto repair shops (86); auto repair and car care businesses (85); and salons, barbers and spas (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair shops, that ranks #38 of 2,378 scored counties.
Newton County is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Newton County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Newton County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair shops | 86 | #38 of 2,378 | 7 | 12.2 | $971K | 218 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 85 | #49 of 2,401 | 11 | 19.2 | $618K | 230 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 75 | #162 of 2,385 | 10 | 17.5 | $519K | 244 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 74 | #259 of 2,405 | 35 | 61.1 | $573K | 155 | 17 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 70 | #367 of 2,210 | 5 | 8.7 | $2M | 229 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 68 | #343 of 2,339 | 7 | 12.2 | $741K | 172 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 66 | #558 of 2,402 | 9 | 15.7 | $3.7M | 108 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 64 | #448 of 2,088 | 5 | 8.7 | $817K | 123 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 60 | #657 of 2,200 | 5 | 8.7 | $859K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 57 | #871 of 2,261 | 5 | 8.7 | $6.6M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 51 | #1,128 of 2,405 | 25 | 43.7 | $802K | 121 | 12 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,223 of 2,229 | 12 | 21.0 | Index only | 144 | 6 |
| Pizza | 46 | #1,214 of 2,090 | 11 | 19.2 | $1.8M | 36 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,341 of 2,057 | 9 | 15.7 | $1.6M | 65 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 44 | #1,450 of 2,358 | 15 | 26.2 | $1.2M | 49 | 7 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 35 | #1,845 of 2,176 | 12 | 21.0 | Index only | 115 | 6 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 27 | #1,552 of 1,707 | 5 | 8.7 | $2.8M | 60 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | $2.5M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | $1.9M | 1,223 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.0 | $1M | 78 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $1.7M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $611K | 61 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $4.7M | 40 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $6.7M | 219 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $285K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.2 | $2.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $16.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $5.4M | Too few | 7 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.5 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $10.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Newton County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.8M | $1,187 | 124 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.7M | $3,092 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $20.1M | $3,504 | 86 |
| Groceries | $32.9M | $5,741 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.2M | $906 | 90 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.8M | $320 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.1M | $713 | 73 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.5M | $1,303 | 101 |
| Pets | $4.3M | $750 | 82 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.1M | $1,761 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $10.8M | $1,881 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.2M | $2,488 | 82 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.4M | $1,117 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $75M | $13,105 | 79 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Newton County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 14,188+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 5,726
- Median age
- 44.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 402 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 35
- Median household income
- $75,481+36.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,819
- Median home value
- $171,500
- Jobs located here
- 3,456
- Daytime population
- 11,088Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Newton County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Newton County at 14,188 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 5,726 households. Median household income rose 36.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Newton County, IN spend?
Households in Newton County spend about $75M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.9M on groceries and $20.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Newton County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 124, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Newton County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Newton County are for auto repair shops (86); auto repair and car care businesses (85); and salons, barbers and spas (75). Newton County ranks #38 of 2,378 scored counties for auto repair shops.
How does Newton County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Newton County is $75,481 a year, 7% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Newton County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (2.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 17 of the 56 business types have a score in Newton County, each ranked against other counties.
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