Poverty Rate in Newton County, Mississippi
In Newton County, Mississippi, an estimated 4,803 of 20,475 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi is 24.1%.
- How many people in Newton County, Mississippi live in poverty?
In Newton County, Mississippi, an estimated 4,803 of 20,475 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi compare to the average for Mississippi?
The poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi is 22.4% higher than the Mississippi average. In Newton County, Mississippi, an estimated 23.5% of 20,475 people live in poverty. In Mississippi, 19.2% of 2,858,819 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Newton County, Mississippi is 88.0% higher than the US average. In Newton County, Mississippi, an estimated 23.5% of 20,475 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Chunky, Mississippi 12.4% of 267 people.
- Conehatta, Mississippi 52.9% of 1,240 people.
- Decatur, Mississippi 37.3% of 1,674 people.
- Hickory, Mississippi 37% of 470 people.
- Lake, Mississippi 10% of 512 people.
Under 18 years
37.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
37.2% of 5 thousand people
Under 5 years
25.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
25.8% of 1 thousand people
5 to 17 years
41.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
41.4% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
37.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
37.2% of 5 thousand people
18 to 64 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
20.8% of 12 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
22.5% of 4 thousand people
35 to 64 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
19.8% of 8 thousand people
60 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
12.9% of 5 thousand people
65 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
12.9% of 4 thousand people
White
15.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
15.8% of 12 thousand people
Black or African American
29.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
29.9% of 6 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
40.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
40.8% of 666 people
Asian
21.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
21.8% of 101 people
Some other race
76.8% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
76.8% of 706 people
Two or more races
29.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
29.7% of 458 people
Hispanic
16.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
16.3% of 441 people
White, not Hispanic
15.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
15.9% of 12 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
17.1% of 13 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
22.1% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
25.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
25.5% of 4 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
15.2% of 5 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
0.6% of 2 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
10.4% of 9 thousand people
Employed
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
8.3% of 8 thousand people
Male
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
4.9% of 4 thousand people
Female
12% Poverty Rate for employed women in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
12% of 4 thousand people
Unemployed
59.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
59.1% of 372 people
Male
61.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
61.2% of 139 people
Female
57.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
57.9% of 233 people
Population 16 years and over
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
19.2% of 16 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
5.1% of 7 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
27.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
27.7% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
29.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
29.9% of 7 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.2% Poverty Rate for single people in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
31.2% of 3 thousand people
Male
19.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
19.7% of 2 thousand people
Female
40.8% Poverty Rate for single women in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
40.8% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
75.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
75.2% of 311 people
25 to 34 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
11.3% of 362 people
35 to 44 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
24.4% of 291 people
45 to 54 years
52.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
52.6% of 382 people
55 to 64 years
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
27.3% of 598 people
65 to 74 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
21.2% of 657 people
75 years and over
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
25.5% of 701 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
3.6% of 989 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
40.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
40.2% of 497 people
Did not work
43.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
43.7% of 2 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
23.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newton County, Mississippi
2022
23.3%
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