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Newton

Mississippi · 3,195 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 $27,824. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,200. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,195
−14%since 2000
from 3,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
447 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,824
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,355
+25%since 2000
from $15,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(833)
Black69.6%(2,225)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(40)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score52.7%(1,685)
Diversity Score
53
−17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton, Mississippi?

Newton, Mississippi has about 3,195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Newton, Mississippi earns about $27,824 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 $68,200, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Mississippi?

About 14.9% 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 34.7% 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 506 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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