County · Georgia
Newton County, Georgia
Newton County, Georgia. Newton County had 125,583 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 13217.
Newton County is one of the 29 counties of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
125,583
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 112,483 · ACS 2020-2024: 118,152
Median household income
$77,179
±$4,033 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$265,000
±$8,611 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,439
±$71 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Newton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 112,483 residents in Newton County. The Census Bureau estimates 125,583 for July 1, 2025, up 11.6% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 118,152 over 274 square miles of land.
| Measure | Newton County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 118,152 | 10,940,407 | +10,073 |
| Households | 41,203±537 | 4,074,366 | +4,185 |
| Average household size | 2.83±0.04 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 43,619±43 | 4,541,835 | +4,307 |
Newton County's population since 2000
From 62,001 in 2000 to 125,583 in 2025: up 102.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Newton County?
Newton County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Covington with 17,477 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Covington | 14,192 | $58,810 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 2,308 | $56,563 |
| Porterdale | 1,799 | $49,773 |
| Newborn | 676 | $65,278 |
| Mansfield | 442 | $66,000 |
| Social Circle | 4,974 | $88,591 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newton County?
The median resident of Newton County is 36.8 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 38.8%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newton County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8±0.4 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% | 11.0% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.8%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.3%±1.0 pts | 30.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.1 pts | 4.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±1.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3%±1.4 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2%±1.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±1.5 pts | 34.9% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newton County earn?
Half of Newton County's 41,203 households earn less than $77,179 a year (±$4,033), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,308 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,871 after inflation. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newton County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,179±$4,033 | $77,353 | +$7,871 |
| Mean household income | $93,574±$3,703 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,172±$1,200 | $40,924 | +$2,101 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3%±2.0 pts | 13.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.6%±4.8 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2%±1.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newton County?
Owners occupy 73.8% of Newton County's occupied homes and renters 26.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $265,000 by its owner (±$8,611). The median renter pays $1,439 a month including utilities, and 49.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newton County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $265,000±$8,611 | $303,300 | +$78,181 |
| Median gross rent | $1,439±$71 | $1,393 | +$196 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.0%±5.3 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,594±$36 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.8%±2.2 pts | 65.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Housing units | 43,619±43 | 4,541,835 | +4,307 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±2.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.9%±1.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.8%±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newton County building?
Builders took permits for 605 new housing units across Newton County in 2025 (600 single-family), 4.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newton County get to work?
74.7% of Newton County's workers drive alone and 12.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Newton County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.6%±1.4 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7%±2.1 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±1.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.3%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.9 min±1.7 | 28.3 min | +3.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Newton County's census tracts?
Newton County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,649 (Tract 1007.01) to $107,692 (Tract 1005.05).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Newton County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 159 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 159 |
| Median home value | 40th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 119th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42nd of 159 |
| Median age | 130th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newton County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.