County · Mississippi
Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County, Mississippi. Newton County had 20,960 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 28101.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,960
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,291 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,093
Median household income
$50,540
±$5,200 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$106,300
±$11,640 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$638
±$146 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Newton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,291 residents in Newton County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,960 for July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,093 over 578 square miles of land.
| Measure | Newton County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,093 | 2,946,779 | −267 |
| Households | 7,713±243 | 1,145,431 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.62±0.08 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,160±30 | 1,341,114 | −348 |
Newton County's population since 2000
From 21,838 in 2000 to 20,960 in 2025: down 4.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Newton County?
Newton County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Newton with 3,040 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newton County?
The median resident of Newton County is 38.6 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.6%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newton County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6±0.8 | 38.6 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.7%±0.2 pts | 55.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.6%±0.4 pts | 36.3% | +1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±0.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±1.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 22.2%±2.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±2.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.8%±2.9 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±3.4 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newton County earn?
Half of Newton County's 7,713 households earn less than $50,540 a year (±$5,200), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,253 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,287 after inflation. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newton County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,540±$5,200 | $56,447 | +$6,287 |
| Mean household income | $74,166±$10,056 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,694±$3,196 | $31,549 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7%±3.8 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.7%±6.9 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.7%±2.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.3%±3.5 pts | 84.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newton County?
Owners occupy 79.1% of Newton County's occupied homes and renters 20.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 by its owner (±$11,640). The median renter pays $638 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newton County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $106,300±$11,640 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $638±$146 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±12.5 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,088±$80 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.1%±3.3 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,160±30 | 1,341,114 | −348 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.2%±7.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.2%±3.2 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.2%±3.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newton County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Newton County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newton County get to work?
78.7% of Newton County's workers drive alone and 3.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Newton County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.7%±2.8 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±4.2 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.3%±3.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2%±1.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±2.4 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Newton County's census tracts?
Newton County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,720 (Tract 505) to $59,306 (Tract 504).
| Tract 50128101050100 | 3,048±426 | $58,077 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50228101050200 | 3,580±425 | $53,281 |
| Tract 503.0128101050301 | 3,435±413 | $51,410 |
| Tract 503.0228101050302 | 2,612±293 | $52,663 |
| Tract 50428101050400 | 4,573±596 | $59,306 |
| Tract 50528101050500 | 3,845±693 | $35,720 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Newton County compare with Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 44th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 82 |
| Median household income | 39th of 82 |
| Median home value | 57th of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 74th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 26th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 82 |
| Median age | 51st of 82 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.