Newton is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 3220 residents.. The poverty rate of Newton is 38.5%, which is 175% higher than national average. The typical household in Newton earns $26530 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 8 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 76.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Newton, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Newton remained 8.9%, which is 89% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Newton, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 38% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Newton is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Newton is $74500 , which is 68% lower than national average. While median income in Newton remained $26530, which is 61% lower than national average.