Newton County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Newton County has a population of 21,093 residents and a median age of 38.6 years, making it the #1,815 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.7%. The median home value is $106,300, and the median household income is $50,540, which is 33% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Newton County, 19.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 42.6% below the national average, ranking #2,121 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Newton County is 69.9 years. 26.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.3% of adults in Newton County smoke , 44.3% are obese , and 16.2% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Newton County is 14.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 20.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 38.5 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
24.2% of children in Newton County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 28.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Newton County is 64.0%. The mean commute time is 29.8 min, which is 7.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Newton County voted Republican with a margin of 43.3%. The vote was 27.9% Dem / 71.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.8 toward Republicans .
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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.