Newton County, GA

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2023 Population

115,530

1.97% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

36.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

12.3%

8.15% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$73,732

4.24% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$233,300

16.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

54,484

3.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Newton County, GA had a population of 116k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $73,732. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Newton County, GA grew from 113,298 to 115,530, a 1.97% increase and its median household income grew from $70,732 to $73,732, a 4.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newton County, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.82%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.97%).

None of the households in Newton County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Newton County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newton County, GA are Emory University-Oxford College (441 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Newton County, GA was $233,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.9%.

Most people in Newton County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Newton County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Newton County, GA borders Butts County, GA, Henry County, GA, Jasper County, GA, Morgan County, GA, Rockdale County, GA, and Walton County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Newton County, GA is home to a population of 116k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.07% of Newton County, GA residents were born outside of the country (7.02k people).

In 2023, there were 1.17 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.4k people) in Newton County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.8k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Newton County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Newton County, GA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newton County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newton County, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
54.4k ± 1.07k
White (Non-Hispanic)
46.6k ± 373
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.8k ± 1.12k

6.76%

Hispanic Population

7.81k people

6.76% of the people in Newton County, GA are hispanic (7.81k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newton County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

6.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.02k people

6.03%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.83k people

As of 2023, 6.07% of Newton County, GA residents (7.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newton County, GA was 6.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newton County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,966 ± 356
Gulf War (1990s)
1,808 ± 477
Gulf War (2001-)
1,663 ± 421

Newton County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newton County, GA employs 54.5k people. The largest industries in Newton County, GA are Manufacturing (6,939 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,439 people), and Retail Trade (6,382 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,163), Information ($70,138), and Public Administration ($59,563).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54.5k

2023 Value

± 2,401

3.31%

1 Year growth

± 6.13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newton County, GA grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 52.7k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newton County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,361 people), Management Occupations (4,878 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,428 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newton County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54.5k

2023 Value

± 2,401

3.31%

1 Year growth

± 6.13%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newton County, GA grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 52.7k employees to 54.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newton County, GA, are Manufacturing (6,939 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,439 people), and Retail Trade (6,382 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newton County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Newton County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,957

Median earning men ± $3,157

$36,493

Median earning women ± $1,791

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($81,250), Information ($72,188), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,051).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($107,653), Wholesale Trade ($68,043), and Information ($59,279).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

153
Construction
137
Retail Trade
110
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$258k
Manufacturing
$180k
Wholesale Trade
$126k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Newton County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.06%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Newton County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.06%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Newton County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Newton County, GA awarded 441 degrees. The student population of Newton County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 494 male students and 554 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newton County, GA are Asian (144 and 39.1%), followed by White (123 and 33.4%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 10.6%), and Black or African American (30 and 8.15%).

The largest universities in Newton County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Emory University-Oxford College (441 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Newton County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (441 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Newton County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 15%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,048 (47.1% men and 52.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,048 students enrolled in Newton County, GA, 47.1% men and 52.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 332 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

441 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Newton County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 441 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Newton County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Emory University-Oxford College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

441 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emory University-Oxford College with 441 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 199 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newton County, GA, which is 0.822 times less than the 242 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Asian students. These 144 degrees mean that there were 1.17 times more degrees awarded to Asian students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 123 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($57,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($828) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newton County, GA was $233,300 in 2023, which is 0.769 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $200,300 to $233,300, a 16.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Newton County, GA is 73.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Newton County, GA have an average commute time of 36.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newton County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newton County, GA is $73,732. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Newton County, GA was Census Tract 1002.02 with a value of $89,453, followed by Census Tract 1006 and Census Tract 1009.03, with respective values of $71,266 and $69,821.

In 2023, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.85%.

Housing

Property

$233,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,461

$29,962

Median Property Taxes

±$1,649

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newton County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newton County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.9%

Homeownership

2023

70.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 73.9% of the housing units in Newton County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newton County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1002.02
Census Tract 1006
Census Tract 1009.03

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newton County, GA was Census Tract 1002.02 with a value of $89,453, followed by Census Tract 1006 and Census Tract 1009.03, with respective values of $71,266 and $69,821.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Newton County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$73,732

Median Household Income

± $2,507

40.5k

Number of Households

± 2,042

In 2023, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Newton County, GA grew to $73,732 from the previous year's value of $70,732.

The following chart displays the households in Newton County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newton County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.3%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (8.88%)

In 2023, 76.3% of workers in Newton County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (8.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newton County, GA have a longer commute time (36.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 7.18% of the workforce in Newton County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newton County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newton County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newton County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.85%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newton County, GA (14k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newton County, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.3% of the children was living in poverty in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.8% of the population of Newton County, GA has health coverage, with 46.3% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.18% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Newton County, GA see 3907 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year (3991 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5015 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 961 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,907 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newton County, GA

Primary care physicians in Newton County, GA see an average of 3,907 patients per year. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year (3,991 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Newton County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

46.3%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.18%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newton County, GA declined by 10.2% from 13.6% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newton County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.9 in Newton County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Newton County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.3% in Newton County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Newton County, GA.