Population 118,152 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newton County
Household size in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Newton County holds 2.88 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.84 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Newton County is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Newton County: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Newton County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Georgia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newton County
Renters in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Newton County own their homes; 26.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Newton County: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 13 of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Newton County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing. Newton County has newer homes than at least four in five Georgia counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $992 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $996 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,555 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newton County costs $1,555 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Atlanta area overall ($1,799). Rent has climbed $563 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newton County
Bachelor's degrees in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newton County: 24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Georgia counties, though, Newton County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.9% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Newton County have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points, in line with the national trend. Newton County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Georgia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newton County
| Period | Newton County | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Newton County: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County | 2.88 | 37.1 | 17.0% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,555 | 24.9% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Rockdale County | 2.90 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,578 | 33.5% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Henry County | 2.97 | 37.9 | 14.1% | 25.1% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,830 | 30.0% | 93.1% | 6.1% |
| Morgan County | 2.60 | 43.9 | 9.3% | 21.8% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,317 | 29.7% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Clayton County | 2.91 | 34.6 | 20.6% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,577 | 23.2% | 85.7% | 7.3% |
| Fayette County | 2.78 | 44.2 | 10.5% | 19.9% | 5.5% | 1994 | $1,957 | 50.4% | 94.7% | 3.9% |
| Greene County | 2.48 | 53.2 | 11.5% | 22.1% | 21.9% | 1988 | $1,358 | 36.9% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| Taliaferro County | 2.71 | 46.3 | 20.9% | 17.9% | 36.4% | 1975 | $657 | 11.9% | 87.4% | 5.4% |
| Carroll County | 2.88 | 36.3 | 14.4% | 28.7% | 9.4% | 1991 | $1,210 | 23.3% | 85.4% | 6.1% |
| Warren County | 2.41 | 44.7 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 18.7% | 1980 | $682 | 12.6% | 77.6% | 10.4% |
| McDuffie County | 2.69 | 41.1 | 16.1% | 35.0% | 13.8% | 1986 | $884 | 17.8% | 86.7% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Berkeley County, WV · Vigo County, IN · Fayette County, GA · Gallatin County, MT · Jefferson County, NY · La Crosse County, WI · Adams County, PA · Lowndes County, GA · Robeson County, NC · San Juan County, NM
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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