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Mississippi · 3,040 residents (2025 est.) · 7.153 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,157. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 583 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,800. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,116
−16%since 2000
from 3,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
436 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+18%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,040 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,157
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,685 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,449
+84%since 2000
from $15,476 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+40%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(1,613)
Black54.6%(2,019)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(32)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(2,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(995)
Black65.7%(2,047)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(21)
Diversity Score58.3%(1,816)
Diversity Score
58
−8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.3%
−54.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 55.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Mississippi?

Newton, Mississippi has about 3,116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Newton, Mississippi earns about $32,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Mississippi expensive?

In Newton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Mississippi?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Mississippi?

About 29.4% of people in Newton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 585 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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