Newton County, Mississippi

Total Population: 21,151

County Seat: Decatur

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Median Home Value

$102,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,426

Across all households

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)58.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)31.7%
Other Race3.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Two or More Races1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

24.2%

65 Years and Over

17.2%

Male

48.2%

Female

51.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.8%

No Health Insurance

13.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,426

Mean Household Income

$74,698

Per Capita Income

$29,039

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

66.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$102,700

Median Rent

$722/mo

Total Housing Units

9,145

Owner-Occupied

78.9%

Renter-Occupied

21.1%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Married Couple Households

46.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.6%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

69.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28101.