Economy & Jobs — Newton County, Mississippi

Employment

Total Establishments328
Total Employees4,146
Avg Annual Employment5,127
Avg Annual Pay$41,490
Total Annual Wages$212,728,008
Annual Payroll (thousands)$184,303
Unemployment Rate4.3%

Income

Median Household Income$49,160
Poverty Rate23.5%
IRS Returns8,870
Total AGI (thousands)$455,565
Average AGI per Return$51,360

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$149,396,146
Per Capita$7,017
Population Basis21,291

Agriculture

Total Farms2
Land in Farms (acres)86,337
Avg Farm Size (acres)43,168
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants4
Fast Food12
BarsN/A
Coffee & Snacks3