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Newton, Mississippi
City
Newton City Hall
Newton City Hall
Location of Newton, Mississippi
Location of Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi is located in the United States
Newton, Mississippi
Newton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Newton
Area
 • Total 7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2)
 • Land 7.15 sq mi (18.53 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 3,373
 • Estimate 
(2019)
 3,155
 • Density 441.07/sq mi (170.30/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39345
Area code(s) 601
FIPS code 28-51720
Website City of Newton

Newton is a city in Newton County, Mississippi. The population was 3,373 in the 2010 census.

Geography

Newton is located at 32°19′30″N 89°9′34″W / 32.32500°N 89.15944°W / 32.32500; -89.15944 (32.325109, -89.159510). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.2 square miles (19 km2), of which 7.2 square miles (19 km2) is land and 0.14% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870 154 —
1900 537 —
1910 1,878 249.7%
1920 1,604 −14.6%
1930 2,011 25.4%
1940 1,800 −10.5%
1950 2,912 61.8%
1960 3,178 9.1%
1970 3,556 11.9%
1980 3,708 4.3%
1990 3,701 −0.2%
2000 3,699 −0.1%
2010 3,373 −8.8%
2019 (est.) 3,155 −6.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Newton Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White 833 26.07%
Black or African American 2,225 69.64%
Native American 4 0.13%
Asian 11 0.34%
Other/Mixed 82 2.57%
Hispanic or Latino 40 1.25%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 3,195 people, 1,305 households, and 877 families residing in the city.

2008

As of 2008, there were 3,674 people, 1,420 households, and 971 families residing in the city. The population density was 516.7 people per square mile (199.5/km2). There were 1,638 housing units at an average density of 228.8 per square mile (88.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 43.90% White, 54.69% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,420 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 22.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,067, and the median income for a family was $32,527. Males had a median income of $26,471 versus $19,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,476. About 20.1% of families and 24.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.2% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.

History

The Battle of Newton's Station was fought here on April 24, 1863 during Grierson's Raid of the American Civil War.


Education

The City of Newton is served by the Newton Municipal School District.

Notable people

See also

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