Newton County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
21,093
Median Age
38.6
Male Median
36.4
Female Median
41.1
Newton County, Mississippi Population Growth

Newton County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.4%%.
-3.4%% Growth
Newton County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Newton County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.6 | 21,093 |
| 2023 | 37.8 | 21,151 |
| 2022 | 38.2 | 21,275 |
| 2021 | 37.6 | 21,385 |
| 2020 | 37.6 | 21,215 |
| 2019 | 37.0 | 21,360 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 21,524 |
| 2017 | 37.2 | 21,437 |
| 2016 | 37.8 | 21,652 |
| 2015 | 37.7 | 21,663 |
| 2014 | 37.8 | 21,671 |
| 2013 | 37.6 | 21,645 |
| 2012 | 37.8 | 21,687 |
| 2011 | 37.6 | 21,763 |
| 2010 | 37.6 | 21,828 |
Newton County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 11.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65+ | 17.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Newton County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 29.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Newton County, Mississippi
The median age in Newton County, Mississippi is 38.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Newton County, Mississippi is 21,093.
In Newton County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Newton County, Mississippi has remained stable.