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 and multiracial populations.

Population by 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%

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