Newton County, MS
Living in Newton County
Bikeability5
Walkability11
Commute39
Public Transit7
Affordability89
Public Safety78
Airports5
Hospitals24
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-468 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black30%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American5%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income-$196 (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$405Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas15%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newton County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Newton County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newton County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado48
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newton County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newton County, MS
Newton County Academy
2 miles, N
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
17 miles, N
Leake Academy
24 miles, NW
St Patrick Elementary School
24 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Newton County, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
45 miles, S
University of West Alabama
56 miles, E
Tougaloo College
61 miles, W
Belhaven University
62 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newton County, MS
Laird Hospital Inc
11 miles, N
Se Lackey Memorial Hospital
21 miles, W
Anderson Regional Medical Ctr
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Newton County, MS
Key Field
22 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
66 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
78 miles, NE