Newton County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21,093 | — | #1,815 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,540 | -32.7% | #2,743 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.6 years | -0.8% | #2,461 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $106,300 | -62.3% | #2,897 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $638 | -45.1% | #2,976 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.7% | +95.9% | #2,979 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newton County has a population of 21,093, making it the #1,815 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Newton County is $50,540, ranking #2,743 out of 3,222 counties — 32.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Newton County is $106,300 (-62.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $638/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.1%.
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87.8% of residents in Newton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.
About Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County, Mississippi has a total population of 21,093, making it the 1,815th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newton County is 38.6 years, which is 0.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newton County is $50,540, which ranks #2,743 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Newton County is $106,300, 62.3% below the national median. Renters in Newton County pay a median gross rent of $638 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newton County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.8 min.
Newton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.6%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (3.2%).
All data for Newton County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.