Mississippi

Newton

21,291
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Newton

Newton, Mississippi, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,527. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 21,291.

Its recorded population peaked at 24,249 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 12 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Grierson's Raid — Newton Station Attack, Grierson's Raid Start — La Grange to Newton Station, Meridian Campaign - Chunky Station, and 7 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202021,291
201021,720
200021,838
199020,291
198019,944
197018,983
196019,517
195022,681
194024,249
193022,910
192020,727
191023,085
190019,708
189016,625
188013,436
187010,067
18609,661
18504,465
18402,527
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Newton

Military engagements that took place in Newton, Mississippi.

Grierson's Raid — Newton Station Attack
1863
Grierson's Raid Start — La Grange to Newton Station
1863
Meridian Campaign - Chunky Station
1864
Meridian Campaign - Newton Station
1864
Meridian Campaign — Decatur (Newton County) Skirmish
1864
Meridian Campaign — Chunky River Bridge
1864
Meridian Campaign — Chunkey's Farm Skirmish
1864

Historic places in Newton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton, Mississippi.

Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad Depot
Newton
Newton County American Legion Post No. 89 Hut
Decatur
Chunky River Bridge
Chunky
Boler's Inn
Union
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Frequently asked about Newton

When does Newton first appear in the US census?
Newton, Mississippi first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,527.
What is the population of Newton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Newton had a recorded population of 21,291.
When did Newton's population peak?
Newton's recorded population peaked at 24,249 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Newton?
7 documented military engagements took place in Newton, including Grierson's Raid — Newton Station Attack, Grierson's Raid Start — La Grange to Newton Station, Meridian Campaign - Chunky Station.
How many historic places are in Newton?
7 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Newton, Mississippi.
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