Newton, Mississippi
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +7.2% |
| 2008 | +20.7% |
| 2012 | +29.5% |
| 2016 | +24.8% |
| 2020 | +28.1% |
| 2024 | +25.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 61.7%Harris826 | 36.7%Trump491 | 1.6% | D+25.0 | R+3.1 | D+26.5 | 1,338 | |
| D | 63.3%Biden970 | 35.2%Trump539 | 1.6% | D+28.1 | D+3.3 | D+23.7 | 1,533 | |
| D | 61.3%Clinton901 | 36.6%Trump537 | 2.1% | D+24.8 | R+4.7 | D+22.7 | 1,469 | |
| D | 64.4%Obama1,070 | 34.9%Romney580 | 0.7% | D+29.5 | D+8.8 | D+25.6 | 1,661 | |
| D | 59.6%Obama994 | 38.8%McCain648 | 1.6% | D+20.7 | D+13.6 | D+13.5 | 1,668 | |
| D | 53.6%Kerry694 | 46.4%Bush601 | 0.0% | D+7.2 | — | D+9.6 | 1,295 |
Newton sits in the Deep South. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 29.5 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 25.0 points.
A population of 3,116, a 25% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $32,157 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Newton, Mississippi vote in 2024?
In 2024, Newton, Mississippi voted Democratic by 25.0 points (D+25.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,338 votes cast, 826 went Democratic and 491 went Republican.
How many people live in Newton, Mississippi?
Newton, Mississippi has a population of 3,116 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Newton, Mississippi?
Median household income in Newton, Mississippi is $32,157 — below the national median of $80,734. The Mississippi state median is $56,447.
What is the political history of Newton, Mississippi?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Newton, Mississippi from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.