Newton, Georgia Population 2022
Newton is a city located in Baker County Georgia. Newton has a 2020 population of 548. It is also the county seat of Baker County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -1.62% annually and its population has decreased by -16.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 657 in 2010.
The average household income in Newton is $33,903 with a poverty rate of 36.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $383 per month, and the median house value is $69,400. The median age in Newton is 35 years, 31.1 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Newton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newtonwas:
- White: 54.01%
- Black or African American: 40.31%
- Asian: 5.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 54.01% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 40.31% |
| Asian | 44 | 5.68% |
Newton Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 312 | 2.48 | 52.2 |
| Non Family | 138 | 1.09 | 50.7 |
| Married | 110 | 3.51 | 69.1 |
| Female | 57 | 3.65 | 21.1 |
| Male | 7 | 4.14 | 71.4 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 6.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 77 | 14.81% |
| High School Graduate | 206 | 39.62% |
| Some College | 89 | 17.12% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 7.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 14.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.38% |
Newton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 247 | 15 |
| Black | 182 | 143 | 40 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Newton Language by Age
Newton Language
93.10% of Newton residents speak only English, while 6.90% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.51% of the population.
Newton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 146 | 38.22% |
| Black | 312 | 135 | 43.27% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 3 | 7.69% |
| Other | NaN% |
36.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.90%
Male Poverty Rate
37.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newton is Black, with 43.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newton is Hispanic, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.07%.
Newton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Newton Married by Age and Sex
Newton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Newton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 35 | 17.50% |
| White | 35 | 10.00% |
| Asian | 8 | 38.10% |
Newton Veterans by Education
19.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
37.8%
Labor Force Participation
36.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.91%
Born in Newton
95.22%
Native Born
4.78%
Foreign Born
4.78%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.22% of Newton residents were born in the United States, with 81.91% having been born in Georgia. 4.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 548 | -9 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 557 | -9 | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 566 | -9 | -1.57% |
| 2019 | 575 | -9 | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 584 | -16 | -2.67% |
| 2017 | 600 | -6 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 606 | -3 | -0.49% |
| 2015 | 609 | -18 | -2.87% |
| 2014 | 627 | -12 | -1.88% |
| 2013 | 639 | -4 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 643 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 2011 | 634 | -23 | -3.50% |
| 2010 | 657 | 0.00% |