Newton County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Newton County, Georgia has a population of 118,152, the 23rd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $77,179 and the median home value is $265,000. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Newton County Quick Facts
How Newton County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,530 | 118,152 | +2.3% |
| Median household income | $73,732 | $77,179 | +4.7% |
| Median home value | $233,300 | $265,000 | +13.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Newton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 14,584 | $58,810 | 20.4% | $301,900 |
| Social Circle | 5,217 | $88,591 | 6.8% | $307,300 |
| Oxford | 1,770 | $56,563 | 12.1% | $208,000 |
| Porterdale | 1,466 | $49,773 | 25.7% | $199,000 |
| Newborn | 653 | $65,278 | 7.8% | $233,300 |
| Mansfield | 380 | $66,000 | 7.1% | $211,300 |
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Population Overview
Newton County is located in Georgia with a total population of 118,152. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Newton County is 36.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Newton County is $77,179. This is about the same as the state median of $77,353. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $265,000. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Newton County is Black or African American, making up 47.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (47.3% vs 30.7%). The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Newton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Newton County, Georgia?
Newton County has a population of 118,152, making it the 23rd most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Newton County?
The median household income in Newton County is $77,179 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.
How many cities are in Newton County, Georgia?
Newton County contains 6 Census-designated places.