Newton, GA Demographics

The total population of Newton is estimated to be 504 with 239 males (47.42%) and 265 females (52.58%). There are 26 more females than males in Newton.
The median household income in Newton was $29,500 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 4,712(13.77%) from $34,212 in 2020. This income is 39.54% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Newton sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $36,751. Overall, the median household income for the city of Newton stands at $29,500.
In Newton, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $18,663 for males and $18,628 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $33,598 for males and $30,304 for females.
In Newton, population is primarily represented by Black or African American households, reporting a median income of $17,114.
In 2022, the population of Newton was 579, a 1.70% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Newton's population was 589, a decline of 1.01% compared to a population of 595 in 2020.
The median age in Newton, GA is 49.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 22.59% were under the age of 15, 11.97% aged 15 to 29, 33.40% aged 30 to 64, 26.45% aged 65 to 84, and 5.60% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Newton population: 52.70% are White, 46.14% are Black or African American and 1.16% are Asian.