Newton is a city located in Newton County Mississippi. Newton has a 2024 population of 3,081. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -3.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,187 in 2020.
The average household income in Newton is $61,350 with a poverty rate of 27%. The median age in Newton is 40.9 years: 41.1 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,270 | 71.14% |
| White | 832 | 26.07% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 1.91% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,217 | 2.51 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 459 | 1.28 | 28.5 | 71.5 |
| Married | 430 | 3.41 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Female | 236 | 3.25 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Male | 92 | 2.62 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 9.89% |
| Associates Degree | 259 | 12.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 9.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 2.74% |
| High School Graduate | 707 | 32.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 6.78% |
| Some College | 576 | 26.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,410 | 1,171 | 132 |
| White | 715 | 600 | 114 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,271 | $59,150 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,594 | $29,116 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,614 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,902 | $38,239 | $28,431 |
| Some College | $28,068 | $46,225 | $22,377 |
$32,902
Average Earnings
$38,239
Average Male
$28,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.31% of Newton residents speak only English, while 1.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,239 | 581 | 25.95% |
| White | 772 | 175 | 22.67% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 65 | 100% |
| Multiple | 61 | 61 | 100% |
| Other | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Native | 5 | 5 | 100% |
27%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.36%
Male Poverty Rate
38.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newton is White, with 22.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.88% |
| High School | 28.74% |
| Some College | 23.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.77% |
| Female Employed | 18.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,630 | $80,911 |
| Households | $36,250 | $61,350 |
| Married Families | $96,136 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,417 | $28,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 77 | 4.34% |
| White | 43 | 6.11% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 53.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
88.97%
Born in Newton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Newton residents were born in the United States, with 88.97% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,949 | -27 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 2,976 | -26 | -0.87% |
| 2027 | 3,002 | -26 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 3,028 | -27 | -0.88% |
| 2025 | 3,055 | -26 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 3,081 | -27 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 3,108 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 3,119 | -34 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 3,153 | -34 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 3,187 | 27 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 3,160 | -48 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 3,208 | -15 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 3,223 | -39 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 3,262 | -26 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 3,288 | -31 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 3,319 | 6 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 3,313 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 3,322 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,323 | -34 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 3,357 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,699 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 3,701 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 3,708 | 152 | 4.27% |
| 1970 | 3,556 | 378 | 11.89% |
| 1960 | 3,178 | 266 | 9.13% |
| 1950 | 2,912 | -37 | -1.25% |