The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Newton county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 46.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 65% and the area covered by water is 0.27%. The overall influence score for Newton is 8.
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Newton County is located in Southeast Mississippi, and is part of the Hattiesburg-Laurel Metropolitan Statistical Area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a population of 21,867 people as of 2019. The racial makeup of Newton County is 70.2% White, 27.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% from other races.
The median household income in Newton County is $32,569 and the median home value is $84,800. The poverty rate is 28.6%, with 19.5% of individuals living below the poverty line.
The majority of residents in Newton County live in rural areas, with only one town (Union) having a population over 500 people. The majority of housing units are single-family homes, with approximately 80% being owner-occupied and 20% being renter-occupied.
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