Newton County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13217 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 118,152 | — | #541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,179 | +2.7% | #720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.8 years | -5.4% | #2,772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $265,000 | -6.0% | #816 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,439 | +23.7% | #282 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.4% | #1,348 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newton County has a population of 118,152, making it the #541 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Newton County is $77,179, ranking #720 out of 3,222 counties — 2.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Newton County is $265,000 (-6.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,439/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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88.7% of residents in Newton County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.
About Newton County, Georgia
Newton County, Georgia has a total population of 118,152, making it the 541st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newton County is 36.8 years, which is 5.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newton County is $77,179, which ranks #720 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Newton County is $265,000, 6.0% below the national median. Renters in Newton County pay a median gross rent of $1,439 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newton County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.4 min.
Newton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 47.3% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).
All data for Newton County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.