Newton, Texas
Newton is a small town in Newton County, Texas, in East Texas, about 67 miles southeast of Lufkin as the crow flies, with a population of about 1,571.
Newton
County
1,571
Population
East Texas
Region
5.4 sq mi
Land Area
67 mi
straight line to Lufkin
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Newton on Wikipedia
Newton City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Newton.
Major roads: State Hwy 87 · State Loop 505 · US Hwy 190
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Newton from our research
What we've verified about Newton, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Laid out in 1853 as the Newton County seat, built on timber and turpentine, home to a Second Empire courthouse rebuilt after a 2000 fire. Details →
- Dining
- 2 verified places to eat and drink. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 4 public schools within 12 miles, in Burkeville ISD and Newton ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- City-owned electric, gas, and water on one municipal account (no plan shopping), plus trash and internet options in Newton County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Dies, Jr. (24 mi), Village Creek (49 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 1 licensed electrician serve Newton. Details → Source: TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Newton, Texas
Newton County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Newton in Newton County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Newton in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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