Newton County, MS

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2022 Population
21,275
0.514% 1-year decline
2022 Median Age
38.2
1.6% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
23.5%
2.64% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$49,160
10.4% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$100,800
16% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
8,453
1.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Newton County, MS had a population of 21.3k people with a median age of 38.2 and a median household income of $49,160. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Newton County, MS declined from 21,385 to 21,275, a −0.514% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,530 to $49,160, a 10.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newton County, MS are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.49%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.21%).

None of the households in Newton County, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.9% of the residents in Newton County, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newton County, MS are East Central Community College (539 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Newton County, MS was $100,800, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Newton County, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Newton County, MS was 2 cars per household.

Newton County, MS borders .

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Population & Diversity

Newton County, MS is home to a population of 21.3k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.17% of Newton County, MS residents were born outside of the country (249 people).

In 2022, there were 1.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Newton County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 694 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.9%
2022 Citizenship
99.9%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.9% of Newton County, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Newton County, MS was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newton County, MS
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    12.6k ± 158
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.64k ± 82
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    694 ± 264
2.11%
Hispanic Population
449 people

In 2022, there were 1.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Newton County, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 694 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.11% of the people in Newton County, MS are hispanic (449 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newton County, MS as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    16,383 ± 3,134 people
  2. India
    5,084 ± 1,749 people
  3. Guatemala
    3,926 ± 1,537 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 16,383 Mississippi residents, followed by India with 5,084 and Guatemala with 3,926.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.17%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
249 people
1.43%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
305 people

As of 2022, 1.17% of Newton County, MS residents (249 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newton County, MS was 1.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    466 ± 169
  2. Vietnam
    406 ± 117
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    150 ± 83

Newton County, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Newton County, MS employs 8.45k people. The largest industries in Newton County, MS are Manufacturing (1,866 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,289 people), and Educational Services (977 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($79,750), Public Administration ($48,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,500).

Males in Mississippi have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,477. The income inequality in Mississippi (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.45k
2022 Value
± 677
1.68%
1 Year growth
± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newton County, MS grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 8.31k employees to 8.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newton County, MS, are Production Occupations (1,118 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,001 people), and Material Moving Occupations (785 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newton County, MS.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.45k
2022 Value
± 677
1.68%
1 Year growth
± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newton County, MS grew at a rate of 1.68%, from 8.31k employees to 8.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newton County, MS, are Manufacturing (1,866 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,289 people), and Educational Services (977 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newton County, MS, though some of these residents may live in Newton County, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,719
Median earning men ± $2,272
$29,905
Median earning women ± $3,191

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,767), Public Administration ($61,298), and Wholesale Trade ($53,869).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,543), Construction ($45,318), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,203).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 102
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 102
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 85
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Newton County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%), followed by Other (0.628%).

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Presidential Elections

2020 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (68.7%)
    Republican Party
  2. Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Other (0.628%)
    Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Newton County, MS went to Donald J. Trump with 68.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.2%), followed by Other (0.628%).

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Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Newton County, MS awarded 539 degrees. The student population of Newton County, MS in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 920 male students and 1,460 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newton County, MS are White (311 and 58.3%), followed by Black or African American (144 and 27%), American Indian or Alaska Native (30 and 5.63%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 and 4.5%).

The largest universities in Newton County, MS by number of degrees awarded are East Central Community College (539 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Newton County, MS are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (310 and 57.5%), Registered Nursing (27 and 5.01%), and General Business Administration & Management (24 and 4.45%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,380 students enrolled in Newton County, MS, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,306 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    310 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    27 degrees awarded
  3. Child Care Provider
    15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Newton County, MS was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 310 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Newton County, MS according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
East Central Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
539 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Central Community College with 539 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 214 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newton County, MS, which is 0.658 times less than the 325 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 311 degrees mean that there were 2.16 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 144 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($305) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,480) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.852% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (690k), Some college (543k), and Secondary Education (397k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Newton County, MS was $100,800 in 2022, which is 0.358 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $86,900 to $100,800, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in Newton County, MS is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Newton County, MS have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newton County, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newton County, MS is $49,160. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Newton County, MS was Census Tract 501 with a value of $61,528, followed by Census Tract 504 and Census Tract 502, with respective values of $61,080 and $50,057.

In 2023, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.9%.

Housing

Property

$100,800
Median Property Value 2022
±$10,619
$6,135
Median Property Taxes
±$525

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newton County, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

79.6%
Homeownership
2022
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 79.6% of the housing units in Newton County, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 501
  2. Census Tract 504
  3. Census Tract 502

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newton County, MS was Census Tract 501 with a value of $61,528, followed by Census Tract 504 and Census Tract 502, with respective values of $61,080 and $50,057.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Newton County, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$49,160
Median Household Income
± $4,308
7.71k
Number of Households
± 635

In 2022, the median household income of the 7.71k households in Newton County, MS grew to $49,160 from the previous year's value of $44,530.

The following chart displays the households in Newton County, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newton County, MS is from Mississippi.
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Mississippi
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2022, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.553% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (84.2%)
  2. Carpooled (9.67%)
  3. Walked (3.26%)

In 2022, 84.2% of workers in Newton County, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.67%) and those who walked to work (3.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

27.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newton County, MS have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Newton County, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newton County, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newton County, MS have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.9%.

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Poverty & Diversity

23.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newton County, MS (4.8k out of 20.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newton County, MS is White, followed by Black and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 27.8% of the children was living in poverty in Newton County, MS. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

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Health

85.7% of the population of Newton County, MS has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Newton County, MS see 5216 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.723% decrease from the previous year (5254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4211 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3509 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,216 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newton County, MS

Primary care physicians in Newton County, MS see an average of 5,216 patients per year. This represents a 0.723% decrease from the previous year (5,254 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Newton County, MS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.3%
Uninsured
37.6%
Employer Coverage
20.7%
Medicaid
11%
Medicare
14.3%
Non-Group
2%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newton County, MS grew by 4.95% from 13.6% to 14.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newton County, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.5 in Newton County, MS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43.1% in Newton County, MS.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16.4% in Newton County, MS.

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