Newton County, Georgia

Total Population: 115,530

County Seat: Covington

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Median Home Value

$233,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$73,732

Across all households

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)47.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)40.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Two or More Races4.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.6%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

46.6%

Female

53.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.1%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$73,732

Mean Household Income

$88,991

Per Capita Income

$31,537

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$233,300

Median Rent

$1,331/mo

Total Housing Units

42,836

Owner-Occupied

73.9%

Renter-Occupied

26.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

49.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

12.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.4%

Average Household Size

2.82

Broadband Internet Access

93.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13217.