Newton County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
21,151
Male
10,190
48.2%
Female
10,961
51.8%
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
1.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.3%
High School or Higher32.7%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
9.1%
Married
38.1%
Newton County, MS has a population of 21,151 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 37.8 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 58.9% of the population. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.1% of residents are foreign-born.