Newton County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,426
Per Capita Income
$29,039
Poverty Rate
22.0%
SNAP Recipients
10.0%
Gini Index
0.491
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.8%
$25K–$50K28.8%
$50K–$75K21.1%
$75K–$100K7.4%
$100K–$150K12.2%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Newton County, MS is $50,426 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,039. 22.0% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 10.0% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.491 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).