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Newton

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.153
State:
Mississippi

Newton is a city located in Newton County, Mississippi. Newton has a 2026 population of 3,025. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -0.88% annually and its population has decreased by -5.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,186 in 2020.

The median household income in Newton is $32,157 with a poverty rate of 29.42%. The median age in Newton is 43.3 years: 37.8 years for males, and 45.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.1 males.

3K
Total Population
423
Density (mi²)
-27 -0.88%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,025-27-0.88%
20253,052-27-0.88%
20243,079-18-0.58%
20233,097-7-0.23%
20223,104-30-0.96%
20213,134-60-1.88%
20203,186260.82%
20193,160-48-1.5%
20183,208-15-0.47%
20173,223-39-1.2%
20163,262-26-0.79%
20153,288-31-0.93%
20143,31960.18%
20133,313-9-0.27%
20123,322-1-0.03%
20113,323-34-1.01%
20103,357-16-0.47%
20003,699-2-0.05%
19903,701-7-0.19%
19803,7081524.27%
19703,55637811.89%
19603,1782669.13%
19502,91200%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 45.6 years
Male: 37.8 years

Newton Adults

There are 2,507 adults, (714 of whom are seniors) in Newton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,780 (57.1%)
Male: 1,336 (42.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 65.73% Black or African American, 31.93% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,04865.73%
White99531.93%
Other race521.67%
Native American130.42%
Two or more races80.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race521.67%
Black or African American10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,04765.69%
White99531.93%
Native American130.42%
Two or more races80.26%

Newton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton 's average per capita income is $42,028. Household income levels show a median of $32,157. The poverty rate stands at 29.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$74,076-
Families$59,643$79,383
Households$32,157$56,557
Non Families$21,211$26,895

$42,028

Average Income

$32,157

Median Household Income

29.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)