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Newton

Georgia · 654 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 $27,125. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 197 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,100. The poverty rate of 35.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

654
−23%since 2000
from 851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
300 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.1
+6%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4385606838059271990201020202024Newton
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,125
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,044
+45%since 2000
from $13,832 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
35.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.550
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$65,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$490
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
22.4%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
46.4% rent
15.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
31.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
65.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+89%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(363)
Black53.6%(456)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(546)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(262)
Black51.4%(336)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.8%(456)
70
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
74.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
29.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
37.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

57.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
42.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Newton, Georgia?

Newton, Georgia has about 654 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newton, Georgia?

The typical household in Newton, Georgia earns about $27,125 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 $65,100, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Newton, Georgia?

About 13.6% 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 35.4% of people in Newton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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