Newton, Texas
Newton lies in the deep pine forests of far East Texas, near the eastern edge of the state and about 58 miles northeast of Beaumont. It is the seat of Newton County, a heavily timbered region of dense woodland, rivers, and low hills where forestry and lumber have long been central to the local economy.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 1,595
- Change from 2020 base
- -3.8%
- Land area
- 5.4 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Newton County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Newton County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Newton
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Newton.
Local History
How Newton County was shaped by timber and oil
Newton County was built on longleaf pine timber and later touched by oil, leaving a landscape and economy shaped by both industries.
Property Tax
Who handles property taxes in Newton County
Two separate offices handle property taxes here: the appraisal district sets your property value, and the tax assessor-collector sends the bill.
Homestead Exemption
How to file a homestead exemption in Newton County
Newton homeowners file the homestead form with Newton Central Appraisal District, not the county tax office.
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