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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Newton County

Georgia · 62,001 residents · 273.814 sq mi
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Newton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,875. Population has grown 48% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $99,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

62,001
+48%since 1990
from 41,808 in 1990
1990 – 2025
226 / sq mi
+48%since 1990
from 153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
+8%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K57K80K103K126K1990201020202024Newton County
2024118K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,875
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,992 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,317
+66%since 1990
from $11,641 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$597
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $423 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
22.3% rent
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(32,275)
Black22.4%(9,345)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(235)
Asian0.2%(78)
Diversity Score45.2%(18,878)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(46,007)
Black22.1%(13,690)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,157)
Asian0.7%(444)
Diversity Score48.3%(29,946)
48
+7%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.7%
+15.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+4%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Georgia?

Newton County, Georgia has about 62,001 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newton County, Georgia?

The typical household in Newton County, Georgia earns about $44,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newton County, Georgia expensive?

In Newton County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $99,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Georgia?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newton County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newton County, Georgia?

About 10.0% of people in Newton County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newton County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Newton County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,193 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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