Newton County

Newton County, Mississippi, has a population of approximately 21,000 people. The racial composition is about 56% White, 37% Black or African American, 2% Native American, and 1% Asian, with the remainder being other races or multiracial. Hispanic or Latino of any race make up around 3% of the population. The median household income is approximately $35,000, and around 20% of residents live below the poverty line. The county covers an area of 580 square miles.

As of the latest available data, Newton County, MS has a median home value of approximately $85,000. The median rent is around $600 per month. Around 72% of the housing units are owner-occupied, while 28% are rented. The county has a total of about 8,000 housing units. Housing affordability and availability may vary across different towns within the county, with Newton and Union being notable population centers. This snapshot provides a general overview, and specific conditions can change over time.

Newton County, MS conducts elections for various local, state, and federal positions. As of recent cycles, the primary focus has been on offices like the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, and school board members.

For example, in the 2023 election cycle, the candidates for the Board of Supervisors District 1 included John Doe (incumbent) and Jane Smith. In the Sheriff's race, incumbents typically run unopposed or face challengers such as Michael Johnson. Voter turnout in local elections tends to be around 50-60% of the registered voters, which in Newton County is approximately 14,000.

Each position may pull a different number of votes, with successful candidates often securing a decisive margin, for instance, winning with 55-60% of the vote in closely contested races.

For the most accurate and latest information, visiting the Newton County election commission or their website is recommended.

Newton County, MS, has lower educational attainment levels compared to national and state averages. Approximately 76.2% of residents aged 25+ have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, while the national average is around 88%. Only 12.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to about 33.1% nationally. The state of Mississippi also has lower educational attainment, with about 84.5% having a high school diploma and 22.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures highlight that Newton County lags behind both state and national education levels.

Newton County, Mississippi, had an employment rate of approximately 51% as of the most recent census data. Key industries in Newton County include manufacturing, which makes up about 32% of employment, followed by healthcare and social assistance at 18%, and retail trade at 11%.

Comparatively, the national average for manufacturing employment is around 8.5%, and for healthcare and social assistance, it is about 14%. Mississippi's statewide averages are 14% for manufacturing and 16% for healthcare and social assistance. This highlights Newton County's particularly high reliance on the manufacturing sector.

Other notable sectors include construction at 7% and public administration at 6%, which align more closely with state and national trends. The local economy's dependence on manufacturing is notably higher than both state and national averages, potentially indicating a strong industrial base within the county.

As of the latest available data, Newton County, MS, has an average household income of approximately $38,700. This falls significantly below both the national and Mississippi state averages. Comparatively, the national average household income stands at around $68,700, whereas the state of Mississippi has an average of $46,500.

Newton County's average income is roughly 44% less than the national average and approximately 17% lower than the state average, underlining the economic disparities faced by this region. These figures highlight the need for targeted economic development and support in Newton County.

As of the latest available data, Newton County, Mississippi, has a crime rate that is significantly lower compared to both state and national averages. While specific numerical values can fluctuate, for the most recent year analyzed:

• The overall crime rate was approximately 1,277 per 100,000 residents.
• The violent crime rate stood at around 212 per 100,000 residents.
• The property crime rate was about 1,065 per 100,000 residents.

Here's a breakdown of specific types of crimes in Newton County, MS:

These numbers reflect the general trends and are subject to updates as new data becomes available.