Census tract · Newton County
Census Tract 1003.02, Newton County, Georgia
Census Tract 1003.02, GEOID 13217100302, in Newton County, Georgia, mostly within Covington (85% of its census blocks). 4,641 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±696); the 2020 Census counted 3,918.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,641
±696 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,918
Median household income
$81,799
±$24,107 (90% margin)
Newton County: $77,179
Median home value
$304,000
±$50,987 (90% margin)
Newton County: $265,000
Median gross rent
$1,391
±$63 (90% margin)
Newton County: $1,439
Where is Census Tract 1003.02?
Census Tract 1003.02 is one of 22 census tracts in Newton County, Georgia. It covers 4.61 square miles of land, 849 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 13217100302, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Covington | 85% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 1003.02: Tract 1002.03 ($96,780), Tract 1002.04 ($94,836), Tract 1003.01 ($78,691), Tract 1004 ($58,523), Tract 1007.01 ($32,649), Tract 1007.02 ($62,528) and Tract 1008.01 ($69,894). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1003.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1003.02's population at 4,641 (±696) in 1,595 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,918 residents and 1,644 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1003.02 | Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,641 ±696 | 14,584 |
| Households | 1,595 ±224 | 5,662 |
| Average household size | 2.91 ±0.29 | 2.45 |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±221 | 6,217 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1003.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 1003.02 is 37.3 years old; 33.1% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 44.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 31.9%.
| Measure | Tract 1003.02 | Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±2.1 | 37.8 |
| Under 18 years | 33.1% ±6.5 pts | 25.1% |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±3.3 pts | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.3% ±12.3 pts | 7.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.8% ±9.9 pts | 39.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 31.9% ±7.5 pts | 49.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±2.5 pts | 3.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3% ±8.0 pts | 6.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.7% ±10.2 pts | 8.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±3.3 pts | 7.8% |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±5.6 pts | 14.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.1% ±10.0 pts | 11.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.5% ±9.9 pts | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3% ±8.4 pts | 27.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.2% ±7.6 pts | 12.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.0% ±11.4 pts | 84.5% |
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 Census Tract 1003.02 earn?
Half of the 1,595 households in Census Tract 1003.02 earn less than $81,799 a year (±$24,107), against $77,179 across Newton County: 8th highest of the county's 22 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 1003.02 | Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,799 ±$24,107 | $58,810 |
| Mean household income | $108,577 ±$30,916 | $80,270 |
| Per capita income | $37,231 ±$10,981 | $32,109 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8% ±13.2 pts | 20.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.0% ±27.3 pts | 28.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.6% ±6.7 pts | 23.4% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±4.3 pts | 96.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±5.0 pts | 88.4% |
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 Census Tract 1003.02?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Census Tract 1003.02's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $304,000 by its owner (±$50,987). The median renter pays $1,391 a month including utilities, and 52.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1003.02 | Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $304,000 ±$50,987 | $301,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,391 ±$63 | $1,191 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.1% ±21.8 pts | 59.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,958 ±$297 | $1,887 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7% ±13.6 pts | 48.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.3% ±13.6 pts | 51.4% |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±221 | 6,217 |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.5% ±6.0 pts | 71.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% ±2.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±3.8 pts | 5.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±6.9 pts | 8.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±5.9 pts | 5.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% |
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 do people in Census Tract 1003.02 get to work?
64.8% of Census Tract 1003.02's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1003.02 | Covington |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±6.9 pts | 62.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% ±3.0 pts | 7.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8% ±12.0 pts | 71.7% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% ±9.8 pts | 6.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±9.0 pts | 16.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min ±7.1 | 36.5 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
How does Census Tract 1003.02 compare with the other tracts in Newton County?
Among Newton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1003.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Newton County | In Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 22 | 3rd of 7 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 22 | 4th of 7 |
| Median household income | 8th of 22 | 1st of 7 |
| Per capita income | 5th of 22 | 1st of 7 |
| Median home value | 7th of 22 | 4th of 7 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 21 | 2nd of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 22 | 4th of 7 |
| Median age | 12th of 22 | 3rd of 7 |
| Owner-occupied share | 20th of 22 | 5th of 7 |
The tracts next to it on Newton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1002.02 | 5th | $95,691±$18,808 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1002.04 | 6th | $94,836±$9,790 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1009.05 | 7th | $89,669±$22,900 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1003.02 | 8th | $81,799±$24,107 |
| Tract 1005.07 | 9th | $80,870±$14,294 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1008.02 | 10th | $79,474±$18,668 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1003.01 | 11th | $78,691±$17,015 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1003.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1003.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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