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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newton

Mississippi · 3,701 residents · 7.153 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,600. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,701
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
517 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Newton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,382
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,685 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,694
−44%vs 2000
vs $15,476 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$205
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
68.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
31.7% rent
2.3
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,965)
Black46.9%(1,736)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(2,304)
62
−2%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newton, Mississippi?

Newton, Mississippi has about 3,701 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Newton, Mississippi earns about $17,382 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $205 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Mississippi?

About 9.6% 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 24.5% of people in Newton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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