County record · fips 05101 · Arkansas
NewtonAR
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Arkansas and national vote
2024 result
R+65.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
5–35
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1964
D+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1932 | +69.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +46.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +37.1 pts | Democrats |
| 1936 | -32.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1980 | -32.2 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,112
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$48,986
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
28%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Boone, AR · Carroll, AR · Johnson, AR · Madison, AR · Pope, AR · Searcy, AR