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Newton

Georgia · 851 residents · 2.18 sq mi
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Newton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,800. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

851
+16%since 1990
from 731 in 1990
1990 – 2025
390 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 335 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4385606838059271990201020202024Newton
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,563
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,832
+84%since 1990
from $7,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $217 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
30.3% rent
1.3
−36%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(401)
Black45.1%(330)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(453)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(363)
Black53.6%(456)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.2%(546)
64
+4%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+16%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newton, Georgia?

Newton, Georgia has about 851 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton, Georgia?

The typical household in Newton, Georgia earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton, Georgia expensive?

In Newton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Georgia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton, Georgia?

About 28.8% of people in Newton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 120 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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