Newton County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 21,838. Its county seat is
Decatur.
Demographics
The following info will be useful for Christian dating - there are 21,838 people, 8,221 households, and 6,001 families residing in the county. The population density is 15/km˛ (38/mi˛). There are 9,259 housing units at an average density of 6/km˛ (16/mi˛).
Of possible importance to Christian singles - Of possible import to Christian singles - The racial constituency
here is
65.01% White, 30.37% Black or African American, 3.68% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,221 households out of which 33.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% are married couples living together, 16.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% are non-families. 24.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 3.04.
Other data of import to Christian singles - The population is spread
out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 11.20% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.90% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 92.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,735, and the median income for a family is $34,606. Males have a median income of $27,820 versus $20,757 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,008. 19.90% of the population and 16.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 26.30% of those under the age of 18 and 21.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Chunky
Conehatta
Decatur
Hickory
Lake
Newton
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