Newton is a city located in Baker County, Georgia. Newton has a 2025 population of 551. It is also the county seat of Baker County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually and its population has decreased by -7.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 595 in 2020.
The average household income in Newton is $66,516 with a poverty rate of 48.26%.The median age in Newton is 37.1 years: 37.3 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newton includes 49.9% Black or African American, 47.24% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 244 | 49.9% |
White | 231 | 47.24% |
Asian | 9 | 1.84% |
Two or more races | 5 | 1.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newton's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $31,538. The poverty rate stands at 48.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $70,536 | - |
Families | $55,208 | $77,028 |
Households | $31,538 | $66,516 |
Non Families | $11,033 | $42,925 |
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