Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County: county in Mississippi, United States
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Newton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,720 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,866 inhabitants. Its county seat is Decatur. The county was created 190 years ago in 1835.
County Snapshot
Newton County at a glance
Newton County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Mississippi counties
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NewtonPopulation 3,123
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Quick Facts about Newton County
| Population | 20,866 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from | Newton County, Newton County, Newton County, Newton County, Newton County |
| Area | 1501 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4002,-89.1188 |
| Named for | Isaac Newton |
| Capital | Decatur |
| Establishment | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:51:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Newton County is located at 32°24'1"N 89°7'8"W (32.4002300, -89.1188100). It has 8 neighbors: Clarke County, Jasper County, Kemper County, Lauderdale County, Leake County, Neshoba County, Scott County and Smith County.
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The largest city of Newton County is Newton with a population of 3,123. Other cities include, Decatur population 1,733, Hickory population 515 and Chunky population 313. See all Newton County cities & populated places.
Newton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newton | 3,123 | City in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Decatur | 1,733 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
| Conehatta | 1,342 | Census-designated place in Newton County, Mississippi |
| Hickory | 515 | Town in Newton County, Mississippi, United States |
| Chunky | 313 | City in Newton County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Newton County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Newton County decreased by 4.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,720 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,419 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,495 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,518 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,706 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,569 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,461 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,396 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,355 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,018 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,866 | -0.73% | estimation process |
People born in Newton County (1)
American chemist Walter Gordy was born in Newton County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Newton County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 113,295 people.
- Newton County, Missouri county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 58,451 people.
- Newton County, Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 13,907 people.
- Newton County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 13,414 people.
- Newton County, Arkansas county in Arkansas, United States with a population of 7,602 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |