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Newton County

Georgia · 112,483 residents · 273.814 sq mi
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Newton County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,178. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112,483
+81%since 2000
from 62,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+14%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K57K80K103K126K1990201020202024Newton County
2024118K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,178
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,394
+31%since 2000
from $19,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(46,007)
Black22.1%(13,690)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1,157)
Asian0.7%(444)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(29,946)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(46,746)
Black46.4%(52,246)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(7,164)
Asian0.9%(1,044)
Other2.8%(3,158)
Diversity Score73.9%(83,143)
Segregation Score39.9%(44,937)
Diversity Score
74
+53%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newton County, Georgia?

Newton County, Georgia has about 112,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newton County, Georgia earns about $59,178 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 $159,200, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Newton County, Georgia?

About 20.9% 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 15.0% 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 70,675 residents, a change of about 169 percent over that period.

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