Newton, Mississippi

Population Data for Newton, MS:

Population – 6629
Male – 45.84 %
Female – 54.16 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 45.95 %
Hispanic – 0.69 %
African American – 53.02 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.12 %
Asian – 0.38 %

Geographic Data for Newton, Mississippi:

Population Density – 52.35 per sq. mi
Elevation – 412 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Newton:

In Elementary School – 956 (55.74 %)
In High School – 318 (18.54 %)
In College – 232 (13.53 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 324 (7.74 %)
Associate’s Degree – 288 (6.88 %)
Some College, No Degree – 851 (20.32 %)
High School Graduate – 1,367 (32.64 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 443 (10.58 %)

Employment and Household Data for Newton, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 52.59 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.46 %
Unemployment Level – 7.70 %

Median Household Income – $26,778.00
Average Household Size – 2.55

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 32.70 %
2 Vehicles – 28.98 %
3 or more Vehicles – 15.22 %

Average Cost to Rent in Newton - $358 per month