Newton County, GA

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2021 Population

111,262

1.3% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.5

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

9.23% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,767

9.44% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$167,300

5.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,921

4.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Newton County, GA had a population of 111k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $64,767. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newton County, GA grew from 109,835 to 111,262, a 1.3% increase and its median household income grew from $59,178 to $64,767, a 9.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newton County, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (45.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (43.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%), White (Hispanic) (3.09%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.58%).

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.

97.9% of the residents in Newton County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newton County, GA are Emory University-Oxford College (452 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Newton County, GA was $167,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Newton County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.3 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 111k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.71% of Newton County, GA residents were born outside of the country (6.35k people).

In 2021, there were 1.03 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.3k people) in Newton County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 48.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.76k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Newton County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Newton County, GA was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
50.3k ± 1.05k
White (Non-Hispanic)
48.6k ± 344
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.76k ± 1.1k

6.05%

Hispanic Population

6.73k people

6.05% of the people in Newton County, GA are hispanic (6.73k 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
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

5.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.35k people

6.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.29k people

As of 2021, 5.71% of Newton County, GA residents (6.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newton County, GA was 6.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
1,815 ± 298
Gulf War (2001-)
1,668 ± 424
Gulf War (1990s)
1,426 ± 424

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 51.9k people. The largest industries in Newton County, GA are Manufacturing (7,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,123 people), and Retail Trade (5,996 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,903), Information ($65,195), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,000).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

51.9k

2021 Value

± 2,459

4.15%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newton County, GA grew at a rate of 4.15%, from 49.9k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newton County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,979 people), Management Occupations (4,816 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,303 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.9k

2021 Value

± 2,459

4.15%

1 Year growth

± 6.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newton County, GA grew at a rate of 4.15%, from 49.9k employees to 51.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newton County, GA, are Manufacturing (7,508 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,123 people), and Retail Trade (5,996 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

$40,596

Median earning men ± $1,850

$32,258

Median earning women ± $3,850

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($102,685), Public Administration ($75,718), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,567).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,158), Information ($50,115), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,090).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

508
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
370
Manufacturing
313
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$749k
Manufacturing
$264k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$212k
Wholesale Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|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 2021, universities in Newton County, GA awarded 452 degrees. The student population of Newton County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 500 male students and 567 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newton County, GA are White (144 and 38.5%), followed by Asian (133 and 35.6%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 13.1%), and Black or African American (29 and 7.75%).

The largest universities in Newton County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Emory University-Oxford College (452 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Newton County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (452 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Newton County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 19.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,067 (46.9% men and 53.1% 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 2021 there were 1,067 students enrolled in Newton County, GA, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 353 records, of which 47.6% were women and 52.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

452 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Newton County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 452 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

452 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Emory University-Oxford College with 452 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 199 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newton County, GA, which is 0.787 times less than the 253 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 144 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 133 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 ($54,660) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($808) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,224) 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 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 $167,300 in 2021, which is 0.683 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,200 to $167,300, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Newton County, GA is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newton County, GA have an average commute time of 35.3 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 $64,767. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Newton County, GA was Census Tract 1002.02 with a value of $88,981, followed by Census Tract 1009.02 and Census Tract 1009.03, with respective values of $63,363 and $58,548.

In 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.54%.

Housing

Property

$167,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,678

$28,589

Median Property Taxes

±$1,546

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

72.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Newton County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

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 1009.02
Census Tract 1009.03

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newton County, GA was Census Tract 1002.02 with a value of $88,981, followed by Census Tract 1009.02 and Census Tract 1009.03, with respective values of $63,363 and $58,548.

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.

$64,767

Median Household Income

± $2,544

39.3k

Number of Households

± 1,965

In 2021, the median household income of the 39.3k households in Newton County, GA grew to $64,767 from the previous year's value of $59,178.

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.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (9.34%)
Worked At Home (8.38%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Newton County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.34%) and those who worked at home (8.38%).

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

35.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newton County, GA have a longer commute time (35.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.7% 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 2022, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.54%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newton County, GA (14.9k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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 2022, 21.4% of the children was living in poverty in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.8%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 396 in Newton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 18 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.6% of the population of Newton County, GA has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 9.69% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Newton County, GA see 3991 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.67% increase from the previous year (3777 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5665 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 994 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,991 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newton County, GA

Primary care physicians in Newton County, GA see an average of 3,991 patients per year. This represents a 5.67% increase from the previous year (3,777 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

9.69%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.9%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newton County, GA declined by 1.45% from 13.6% to 13.4%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 37.3% in Newton County, GA.

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

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