Newton County, Mississippi

Newton County
Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°25′N 89°07′W / 32.41°N 89.12°W / 32.41; -89.12
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1836
SeatDecatur
Largest cityNewton
Area
 • Total580 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Land578 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,291
 • Density37/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.newtoncountyms.net

Newton County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 21,291 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Decatur.[2]

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Newton County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.