Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 193 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,946 (36.7%) |
| Some College | 1,324 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 1,878 (17.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,463 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,945 (18.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,948 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,418 ▼ 61% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $824/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,976 |
| Vacant Units | 1,099 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Newton County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,515 residents. With a median age of 38.08, it is a middle-aged county.
Newton County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,947 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 20.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Newton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $107,418 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $823. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Newton County are majority White (58.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Newton County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39323 | Chunky | 1,099 | $56,250 | $80,500 | $1,379 | 0.5% | 29.7% |
| 39057 | Conehatta | 2,190 | $57,539 | $153,200 | — | 3.0% | 31.8% |
| 39327 | Decatur | 4,675 | $54,989 | $137,800 | $828 | 4.4% | 43.0% |
| 39332 | Hickory | 2,112 | $49,127 | $107,400 | $870 | 0.2% | 27.6% |
| 39336 | Lawrence | 1,306 | $38,108 | $57,000 | $732 | 5.1% | 22.3% |
| 39337 | Little Rock | 1,562 | $59,200 | $94,800 | — | 4.9% | 42.8% |
| 39345 | Newton | 5,571 | $41,982 | $84,600 | $715 | 2.3% | 24.4% |