Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 21,107 with a growth rate of 0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 42nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 21,661 and has seen a growth of -2.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newton County includes 58.93% White, 31.84% Black or African American, 3.87% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (58.93%)
Black or African American (31.84%)
Other race (3.87%)
Two or more races (2.47%)
Native American (2.45%)
Asian (0.43%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,465 | 58.93% |
| Black or African American | 6,735 | 31.84% |
| Other race | 818 | 3.87% |
| Two or more races | 523 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 518 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.43% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newton County's average per capita income is $39,474. Household income levels show a median of $50,426. The poverty rate stands at 21.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,862 | - |
| Families | $65,074 | $93,595 |
| Households | $50,426 | $74,698 |
| Non Families | $30,703 | $37,877 |
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