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Newton County, MS
7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Newton County, Mississippi.
Population
21,093
Land area
578sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Newton County
Newton County at a glance
- Newton County is 42% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,540, 10% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 (37% below Mississippi) and median rent is $638 a month.
- Its largest cities are Newton (3,116), Union (2,090) and Decatur (1,929).
Local data for Newton County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks8
- Post Offices8
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants36
- Affordable Housing2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Newton County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,540
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$106,300
Prices -24.0% in a year
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,314), German Americans (501), Mexican Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,630
5,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,194
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $7,160 per person
PPP loans
$11.6M
532 loans, 1,488 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Newton County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newton County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
545
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Newton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Newton County, MS?
- Newton is the largest city or town in Newton County, with about 3,116 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Newton County?
- Newton County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39057, 39323, 39327, 39332, 39336.
- What is the population of Newton County, MS?
- About 21,093 people live in Newton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Newton County?
- Newton County borders Lauderdale County, Neshoba County, Scott County, Leake County, Jasper County, Clarke County, Smith County, Kemper County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023