Newton County's estimated 2026 population is 20,885 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newton County is the 43rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 21,661 and has seen a growth of -3.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.6 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 36.4 years
There are 16,018 adults, (3,638 of whom are seniors) in Newton County.
Female: 10,766 (51%)
Male: 10,327 (49%)
The racial composition of Newton County includes 60.02% White, 31.59% Black or African American, 3.2% Native American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,661 | 60.02% |
| Black or African American | 6,664 | 31.59% |
| Native American | 675 | 3.2% |
| Two or more races | 618 | 2.93% |
| Other race | 364 | 1.73% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.53% |
Newton County's average per capita income is $41,109. Household income levels show a median of $50,540. The poverty rate stands at 24.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,514 | - |
| Families | $66,496 | $91,828 |
| Households | $50,540 | $74,166 |
| Non Families | $28,968 | $37,442 |
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