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Newton County

Mississippi · 21,291 residents · 577.77 sq mi
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Newton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,200. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,291
−3%since 2000
from 21,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 38 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+11%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,176
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,735 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,295
+73%since 2000
from $14,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(14,095)
Black30.3%(6,617)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(198)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(12,214)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(12,796)
Black30.3%(6,447)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(329)
Asian0.4%(77)
Other6.9%(1,463)
Diversity Score66.8%(14,221)
Segregation Score25.8%(5,498)
Diversity Score
67
+19%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Mississippi?

Newton County, Mississippi has about 21,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton County, Mississippi?

The typical household in Newton County, Mississippi earns about $42,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton County, Mississippi expensive?

In Newton County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Mississippi?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newton County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi?

About 23.0% of people in Newton County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,000 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 504Census Tract 505Census Tract 502Census Tract 503.01Census Tract 501Census Tract 503.02
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 39345ZIP 39327ZIP 39057ZIP 39332ZIP 39337ZIP 39336ZIP 39323
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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