Jobs & Employment in Newton, MS

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.4%

Labor Force

1,382

Employed

1,290

Mean Commute

N/A

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Drive Alone
91.4%
Carpool
6.3%
Work from Home
2.3%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Private Sector
84.2%
Government
36.0%
Self-Employed
7.6%

Newton, MS has an unemployment rate of 3.4% with a labor force of 1,382. About 91.4% of workers drive alone to work.