Newton, Mississippi
Newton: City in Newton County, Mississippi
About
Newton is a city located in the county of Newton in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,373 and a population density of 182 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,123 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Newton
| Population : | 3,123 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Newton County |
| Postal code : | 39345 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 18.57 km2 |
| Altitude : | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:55:24 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 168 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newton is located at 32°19'17"N 89°9'48"W (32.3212600, -89.1633900).
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Official website of Newton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Newton decreased by 8.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,373 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,324 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,321 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,313 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,317 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,282 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,252 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,215 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,206 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,155 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,123 | -1.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,821 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,315 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,746 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,327 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 559 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
Newton zip code is 39345.
County name: Newton, County
fips: 28101
N'juton, Newton, Newton Depot, Ньютон
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $192,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,585 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $576 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,042 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,963 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.36 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,640 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 22,338 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 47,889 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,164 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $73,200 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,016 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,106 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 529 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 420 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 46 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,042 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 70 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 977 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,033.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.73 |
People born in Newton (7)
People born in Newton, including singer-songwriter Paul Overstreet, politician Elton Watkins, publisher Robert L "Rusty" White, .
List
- Shorty McWilliams (American football player (1926-1997)) he was born in 12/05/1926
- James Evans (American politician from MIssissippi) he was born in 13/10/1950
- Richard Parks (American writer) he was born in 15/06/1955
- Oree Banks he was born in 01/01/1935
Schools in Newton
College & universities near Newton, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175643 | East Central Community College | Decatur (MS) | 39327-0129 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newton, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
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- Newton , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 18,744 people.
- Newton , Iowa city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Illinois, United States with a population of 15,127 people.
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- Newton , New Jersey town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 7,977 people.
- Newton , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, in the United States with a population of 4,934 people.
- Newton , Pennsylvania borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,833 people.
- Newton , Texas city in Newton County, Mississippi with a population of 2,329 people.
- Newton , Alabama town in Dale County, Alabama, United States with a population of 1,451 people.
- Newton , Utah town in Cache County, Utah, United States with a population of 810 people.
- Newton , Indiana city in Newton County, Mississippi with a population of 776 people.
- Newton , Wisconsin civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin with a population of 559 people.
- Newton , Georgia city in and the county seat of Baker County, Georgia, United States with a population of 558 people.
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Other cities in Newton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 1,733 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
| Conehatta | 1,342 | Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Hickory | 515 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
| Chunky | 313 | City in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Newton distances to largest Mississippi cities
