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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 2026 population of 546. It is also the county seat of Baker County. Newton is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -7.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 588 in 2020.

The median household income in Newton is $28,594 with a poverty rate of 42.38%. The median age in Newton is 37.7 years: 37.6 years for males, and 37.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 110.1 males.

546
Total Population
250
Density (mi²)
-7 -1.27%
Growth

Newton Population

Newton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026546-7-1.27%
2025553-7-1.25%
2024560-5-0.88%
2023565-9-1.57%
2022574-8-1.37%
2021582-6-1.02%
2020588-5-0.84%
2019572-10-1.72%
2018582-14-2.35%
2017596-7-1.16%
2016603-4-0.66%
2015607-18-2.88%
2014625-13-2.04%
2013638-5-0.78%
2012643111.74%
2011632-22-3.36%
2010657-3-0.45%

Median Age

Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 37.9 years
Male: 37.6 years

Newton Adults

There are 342 adults, (107 of whom are seniors) in Newton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 228 (47.6%)
Male: 251 (52.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newton includes 50.73% White, 47.81% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White24350.73%
Black or African American22947.81%
Two or more races40.84%
Other race30.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White132.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23048.02%
Black or African American22947.81%
Two or more races40.84%
Other race30.63%

Newton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newton 's average per capita income is $28,750. Household income levels show a median of $28,594. The poverty rate stands at 42.38%.

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$68,750-
Families$55,938$80,703
Households$28,594$66,608
Non Families$11,694$41,528

$28,750

Average Income

$28,594

Median Household Income

42.38%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)