Newton County, MS Demographics
Newton County, MS is the 44th most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi, with 21,291 residents across 578 square miles. That is about 37 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 21,291 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 578 sq mi |
| Density | 37 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Newton County compares to the US
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Central Location: Newton County, MS
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Newton County, MS
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 504 | 4,499 | 219.2 | 21 |
| Census Tract 503.01 | 3,588 | 72.7 | 49 |
| Census Tract 502 | 3,559 | 81.6 | 44 |
| Census Tract 505 | 3,497 | 8.5 | 413 |
| Census Tract 501 | 3,349 | 134.1 | 25 |
| Census Tract 503.02 | 2,799 | 61.7 | 45 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.