Newton County, Mississippi

Newton County
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
  Total
580 sq mi (1,500 km2)
  Land578 sq mi (1,500 km2)
  Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
21,291
  Density37/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.newtoncountyms.net

Newton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,291. Its county seat is Decatur.