Newton County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newton County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28101
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 577.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 579.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.401970
- Longitude
- -89.118412
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,978
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,908
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,624 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 354 | 1.7% |
| White | 12,597 | 60.0% |
| Black | 6,661 | 31.8% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 877 | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,608 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 295 | 1.9% |
| White | 9,841 | 61.9% |
| Black | 4,965 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 612 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 117 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,093
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,697
- Poverty Rate
- 23.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,952
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,661 | 60.0% |
| Black | 6,664 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,997
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,744 | 21.1% |
| Republican | 4,923 | 37.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,329 | 41.0% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,814 | 44.7% |
| Female | 6,938 | 53.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,794 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 1.2% |
| Black | 4,476 | 34.4% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,503
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,685 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 20.9% |
| Black | 1,570 | 35.1% |
| Asian | 13 | 19.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,518 | 43.3% |
| Female | 2,929 | 42.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,010 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,634 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,160
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $107,576
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $675
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.