Newton

County:: Baker County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 2.18
State:: Georgia

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.

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 49.9% Black or African American, 47.24% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Asian

Two or more races

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

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%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Newton Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $31,538. The poverty rate stands at 48.26%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$70,536	-
Families	$55,208	$77,028
Households	$31,538	$66,516
Non Families	$11,033	$42,925

$0

Average Income

$31,538

Median Household Income

48.26%

Poverty Rate