Newton County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Name: Newton County, Mississippi Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Newton County, Mississippi has a population of 21,151, the 44th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $50,426 and the median home value is $102,700. The poverty rate is 22.0%.

Newton County Quick Facts

Population 21,151

Median Household Income $50,426

Median Home Value $102,700

Poverty Rate 22.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 37.8 years

Homeownership Rate 78.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

High School Graduation 85.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 21,151 44th of 82

Median Income $50,426 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 22.0%

Unemployment 3.5%

Median Household Income

Newton

$50,426

$54,915

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Newton

$102,700

$161,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.8%

$25K-$50K 28.8%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 22.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

6.9%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

5.5%

$40K-$45K

5.7%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

7.4%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

3.0%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

51.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.9%

Renter 21.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.2%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

24.0%

55-74

22.4%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Newton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newton	3,151	$34,286	32.3%	$82,700
Decatur	2,025	$47,258	37.0%	$125,800
Conehatta	1,110	$45,565	55.9%	$119,000
Hickory	472	$63,750	5.7%	$113,300
Chunky	215	$56,667	7.4%	$79,000

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Population Overview

Newton County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 21,151. It is the 44th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newton County is 37.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newton County is $50,426. This is 8% lower than the state median of $54,915. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $102,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Newton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Newton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newton County, Mississippi?

Newton County has a population of 21,151, making it the 44th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Newton County?

The median household income in Newton County is $50,426 with a poverty rate of 22.0%.

How many cities are in Newton County, Mississippi?

Newton County contains 5 Census-designated places.