Newton County, GA

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Newton County Overview

113,298
TOTAL POPULATION
53,614
MALE POPULATION
59,684
FEMALE POPULATION
89.83
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,101
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,725
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$70,732
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,151
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
56,618
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Newton County Area Codes

Race in Newton County

The most populous races in Newton County are Black / African American (53,072 | 46.8%), White / Caucasian (50,829 | 44.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (7,145 | 6.3%).
Race in Newton County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,6191.4%
Black / African American53,07246.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,1456.3%
Native / Alaskan920.1%
White / Caucasian50,82944.9%
Two or more Races5,5564.9%
Some other Race2,1301.9%
Total113,298100.0%

Ancestry in Newton County

The most populous ancestries reported in Newton County are American (14,610 | 12.9%), English (6,584 | 5.8%), Irish (5,316 | 4.7%), German (4,359 | 3.8%), and Jamaican (3,416 | 3.0%), together accounting for 30.3% of all Newton County residents.
Ancestry in Newton County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African8500.7%
American14,61012.9%
Arab1050.1%
Argentinean610.1%
Australian390.0%
Bahamian730.1%
Bangladeshi3390.3%
Barbadian150.0%
Basque610.1%
Belgian410.0%
Belizean180.0%
Bhutanese1570.1%
Blackfeet20.0%
British2180.2%
British West Indian6790.6%
Bulgarian80.0%
Burmese980.1%
Cajun240.0%
Canadian1240.1%
Celtic120.0%
Central American2,2802.0%
Cherokee3260.3%
Chilean50.0%
Choctaw490.0%
Colombian2910.3%
Costa Rican410.0%
Croatian380.0%
Cuban3110.3%
Czech540.1%
Czechoslovakian760.1%
Danish760.1%
Dominican640.1%
Dutch4290.4%
Eastern European110.0%
English6,5845.8%
Ethiopian590.1%
European1,3351.2%
Filipino20.0%
French1,6081.4%
French Canadian580.1%
German4,3593.8%
Ghanaian150.0%
Greek1250.1%
Guatemalan1,9471.7%
Guyanese1480.1%
Haitian9150.8%
Honduran130.0%
Hungarian660.1%
Indian (Asian)2830.3%
Inupiat70.0%
Irish5,3164.7%
Iroquois150.0%
Italian1,7381.5%
Jamaican3,4163.0%
Japanese2580.2%
Kenyan910.1%
Korean3120.3%
Lebanese330.0%
Lithuanian90.0%
Lumbee40.0%
Mexican3,0932.7%
Mongolian1390.1%
Moroccan720.1%
Nigerian720.1%
Northern European720.1%
Norwegian1870.2%
Pakistani260.0%
Panamanian540.1%
Polish7070.6%
Portuguese700.1%
Puerto Rican8700.8%
Romanian300.0%
Russian900.1%
Salvadoran2250.2%
Scandinavian1780.2%
Scotch-Irish9660.9%
Scottish1,3361.2%
Seminole110.0%
Senegalese30.0%
Sioux30.0%
Slovak320.0%
South American4560.4%
South American Indian1010.1%
Spaniard260.0%
Sri Lankan1240.1%
Subsaharan African1,1291.0%
Swedish2400.2%
Swiss160.0%
Thai3370.3%
Tongan70.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1840.2%
Turkish900.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander420.0%
Ugandan20.0%
Ukrainian550.1%
Uruguayan400.0%
Venezuelan590.1%
Welsh2930.3%
West Indian5130.4%
Yugoslavian130.0%
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Immigrants in Newton County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Newton County came from Latin America (5,156 | 4.5%), Central America (2,550 | 2.2%), Caribbean (2,349 | 2.1%), Mexico (1,648 | 1.5%), and Jamaica (1,603 | 1.4%), together accounting for 11.7% of all Newton County residents.
Immigrants in Newton County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5060.4%
Argentina610.1%
Asia9140.8%
Bangladesh260.0%
Barbados210.0%
Bulgaria20.0%
Cambodia180.0%
Cameroon160.0%
Canada660.1%
Caribbean2,3492.1%
Central America2,5502.2%
China2860.3%
Costa Rica150.0%
Cuba310.0%
Dominica370.0%
Eastern Africa2610.2%
Eastern Asia3930.4%
Eastern Europe450.0%
El Salvador1300.1%
England2430.2%
Ethiopia200.0%
Europe4860.4%
France260.0%
Germany460.0%
Ghana150.0%
Grenada590.1%
Guatemala7290.6%
Guyana1540.1%
Haiti2010.2%
Honduras130.0%
Hong Kong730.1%
India1320.1%
Italy500.0%
Jamaica1,6031.4%
Japan690.1%
Kenya2410.2%
Korea380.0%
Laos370.0%
Latin America5,1564.5%
Lebanon70.0%
Malaysia1530.1%
Mexico1,6481.5%
Middle Africa370.0%
Morocco360.0%
Nigeria1150.1%
Northern Africa360.0%
Northern Europe3180.3%
Panama150.0%
Philippines720.1%
Romania260.0%
Scotland400.0%
South America2570.2%
South Central Asia1580.1%
South Eastern Asia3560.3%
Southern Europe510.1%
Spain10.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines400.0%
Taiwan140.0%
Thailand760.1%
Trinidad and Tobago510.1%
Ukraine170.0%
Uruguay200.0%
Venezuela220.0%
Western Africa1720.2%
Western Asia70.0%
Western Europe720.1%
Zaire210.0%
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Sex and Age in Newton County

Sex and Age in Newton County

The most populous age groups in Newton County are 10 to 14 Years (4,820 | 9.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (4,512 | 7.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Newton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,437 (6.4%)3,470 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Years3,466 (6.5%)4,020 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years4,820 (9.0%)4,157 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years4,725 (8.8%)4,512 (7.6%)
20 to 24 Years3,797 (7.1%)3,805 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,503 (6.5%)3,826 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years3,318 (6.2%)3,754 (6.3%)
35 to 39 Years3,809 (7.1%)3,961 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years2,837 (5.3%)3,923 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,574 (6.7%)4,387 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years3,611 (6.7%)4,041 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years3,550 (6.6%)3,622 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,840 (5.3%)3,581 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,168 (4.0%)2,990 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,975 (3.7%)2,270 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years1,217 (2.3%)1,800 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years567 (1.1%)591 (1.0%)
85 Years and over400 (0.7%)974 (1.6%)
Total53,614 (100.0%)59,684 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Newton County

Median Family Size in Newton County

The median family size in Newton County is 3.28 persons per family, with married-couple families (19,168 | 65.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.38 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,266 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.91 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Newton County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple19,168 (65.3%)3.38
Single Male/Father2,266 (7.7%)2.91
Single Female/Mother7,906 (27.0%)3.15
Total Families29,340 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Newton County

The median household size in Newton County is 2.81 persons per household, with married-couple households (19,168 | 48.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (10,566 | 26.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Newton County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple19,168 (48.0%)3.41
Single Male/Father2,266 (5.7%)3.22
Single Female/Mother7,906 (19.8%)3.29
Non-family10,566 (26.5%)1.26
Total Households39,906 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Newton County

Out of a total of 39,906 households in Newton County, 29,340 (73.5%) are family households, while 10,566 (26.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11,197, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,410.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Newton County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,410 (21.1%)
2-Person Households11,197 (28.1%)1,662 (4.2%)
3-Person Households7,480 (18.7%)324 (0.8%)
4-Person Households5,124 (12.8%)167 (0.4%)
5-Person Households3,301 (8.3%)3 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,529 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households709 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total29,340 (73.5%)10,566 (26.5%)

Female Fertility in Newton County

Fertility by Age in Newton County

Average fertility rate in Newton County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Newton County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years16 (1.2%)4.0
20 to 34 years969 (71.6%)85.0
35 to 50 years369 (27.3%)29.0
Total1,354 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Newton County

56.0% of women with births (1,354) in Newton County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 37.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Newton County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years608 (62.7%)361 (37.2%)
35 to 50 years150 (40.6%)219 (59.4%)
Total758 (56.0%)596 (44.0%)

Fertility by Education in Newton County

Average fertility rate in Newton County is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 89.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 43.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Newton County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School60 (4.4%)13.0
High School Diploma321 (23.7%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree593 (43.8%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree337 (24.9%)89.0
Graduate Degree43 (3.2%)18.0
Total1,354 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Newton County

44.0% of women with births in Newton County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Newton County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
High School Diploma83 (25.9%)238 (74.1%)
College or Associate's Degree440 (74.2%)153 (25.8%)
Bachelor's Degree192 (57.0%)145 (43.0%)
Graduate Degree43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total758 (56.0%)596 (44.0%)

Income in Newton County

Income Overview in Newton County

Per Capita Income in Newton County is $30,101, while median incomes of families and households are $75,725 and $70,732 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income113,298$30,101
Median Family Income29,340$75,725
Mean Family Income29,340$91,755
Median Household Income39,906$70,732
Mean Household Income39,906$84,253
Income Deficit29,340$11,151
Wage / Income Gap (%)113,29823.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)113,29876.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index113,2980.41

Earnings by Sex in Newton County

Average Earnings in Newton County are $36,226, $40,931 for men and $31,324 for women, a difference of 23.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Newton County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male28,646 (48.8%)$40,931
Female30,049 (51.2%)$31,324
Total58,695 (100.0%)$36,226

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Newton County

The most common earnings brackets in Newton County are $100,000+ for men (3,008 | 10.5%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (2,062 | 6.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Newton County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,746 (6.1%)1,872 (6.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,122 (3.9%)1,320 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499839 (2.9%)1,764 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999742 (2.6%)633 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499721 (2.5%)1,207 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999672 (2.4%)1,006 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499841 (2.9%)1,163 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999586 (2.1%)1,394 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499595 (2.1%)1,113 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999871 (3.0%)1,473 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,701 (5.9%)1,669 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,746 (6.1%)1,632 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,768 (6.2%)1,656 (5.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,692 (5.9%)2,062 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,361 (4.8%)1,681 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,242 (4.3%)1,137 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,495 (8.7%)1,816 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,990 (7.0%)1,687 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,908 (10.2%)2,050 (6.8%)
$100,000+3,008 (10.5%)1,714 (5.7%)
Total28,646 (100.0%)30,049 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Newton County

Average earnings in Newton County are $46,418 for men and $37,015 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,457, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,788. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,447, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,355.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Newton County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,788$21,355
High School Diploma$41,145$27,959
College or Associate's Degree$49,527$33,495
Bachelor's Degree$53,589$47,306
Graduate Degree$79,457$69,447
Total$46,418$37,015

Family Income in Newton County

Family Income Brackets in Newton County

According to the Newton County family income data, there are 6,279 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 557 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Newton County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,2034.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995571.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8196.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,7906.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993,31511.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995,80919.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,37214.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,27921.4%
$150,000 to $199,9992,3478.0%
$200,000+1,8196.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Newton County

3-person families (7,201 | 24.5%) account for the highest median family income in Newton County with $86,858 per family, while 2-person families (12,046 | 41.1%) have the highest median income of $30,856 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Newton County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families12,046 (41.1%)$61,713
3-Person Families7,201 (24.5%)$86,858
4-Person Families4,964 (16.9%)$77,181
5-Person Families3,337 (11.4%)$84,368
6-Person Families1,249 (4.3%)$79,407
7+ Person Families543 (1.8%)$84,531
Total29,340 (100.0%)$75,725

Family Income by Number of Earners in Newton County

The median family income in Newton County is $75,725, with families comprising 3+ earners (3,942) having the highest median family income of $114,914, while families with no earners (4,133) have the lowest median family income of $39,901, accounting for 13.4% and 14.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Newton County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,133 (14.1%)$39,901
1 Earner9,020 (30.7%)$52,750
2 Earners12,245 (41.7%)$97,243
3+ Earners3,942 (13.4%)$114,914
Total29,340 (100.0%)$75,725

Household Income in Newton County

Household Income Brackets in Newton County

With 7,103 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Newton County, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 918 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Newton County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,1955.5%
$10,000 to $14,9999182.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,0337.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9537.4%
$35,000 to $49,9995,18813.0%
$50,000 to $74,9997,06317.7%
$75,000 to $99,9996,50516.3%
$100,000 to $149,9997,10317.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992,9137.3%
$200,000+2,0755.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Newton County

The median household income in Newton County is $70,732, with the highest median household income of $82,906 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,257 households (40.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 845 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Newton County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years845 (2.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years13,601 (34.1%)$72,690
45 to 64 Years16,257 (40.7%)$82,906
65+ Years9,203 (23.1%)$53,822
Total39,906 (100.0%)$70,732

Poverty in Newton County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton County

With 12.6% poverty level for males and 14.1% for females among the residents of Newton County, 18 to 24 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,184 males (22.1%) and 524 females (21.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years430 (12.6%)691 (20.4%)
5 Years18 (2.8%)103 (9.8%)
6 to 11 Years852 (19.2%)886 (20.1%)
12 to 14 Years330 (10.6%)524 (21.8%)
15 Years157 (13.1%)251 (20.6%)
16 and 17 Years265 (15.4%)161 (11.5%)
18 to 24 Years1,184 (22.1%)977 (18.2%)
25 to 34 Years872 (13.0%)1,157 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years759 (11.7%)978 (12.4%)
45 to 54 Years595 (8.3%)954 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years733 (11.5%)760 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years281 (6.9%)531 (10.2%)
75 Years and over170 (8.0%)316 (9.8%)
Total6,646 (12.6%)8,289 (14.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton County

According to the poverty statistics in Newton County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 90.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Newton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,979 (87.4%)2,688 (79.5%)
5 Years623 (97.2%)951 (90.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,580 (80.8%)3,524 (79.9%)
12 to 14 Years2,796 (89.4%)1,879 (78.2%)
15 Years1,042 (86.9%)968 (79.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,456 (84.6%)1,244 (88.5%)
18 to 24 Years4,165 (77.9%)4,379 (81.8%)
25 to 34 Years5,864 (87.1%)6,390 (84.7%)
35 to 44 Years5,754 (88.3%)6,898 (87.6%)
45 to 54 Years6,553 (91.7%)7,474 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years5,631 (88.5%)6,414 (89.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,824 (93.1%)4,695 (89.8%)
75 Years and over1,944 (92.0%)2,912 (90.2%)
Total46,211 (87.4%)50,416 (85.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Newton County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Newton County show that 7.7% or 1,473 of the total 19,168 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 34.4%, comprising of 87 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 6.3%, which includes 665 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Newton County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children9,863 (93.7%)665 (6.3%)
1 or 2 Children5,971 (92.0%)518 (8.0%)
3 or 4 Children1,695 (89.3%)203 (10.7%)
5 or more Children166 (65.6%)87 (34.4%)
Total17,695 (92.3%)1,473 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Newton County

According to the poverty data in Newton County, 15.0% or 340 single-father households and 18.4% or 1,454 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 76 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Newton County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children89 (9.5%)362 (11.0%)
1 or 2 Children245 (27.3%)799 (20.5%)
3 or 4 Children3 (0.7%)217 (34.2%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)
Total340 (15.0%)1,454 (18.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Newton County

The poverty data for Newton County shows that 1,473 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 1,794 of the single-parent households (17.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (34.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Newton County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children665 (6.3%)451 (10.7%)
1 or 2 Children518 (8.0%)1,044 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children203 (10.7%)220 (20.6%)
5 or more Children87 (34.4%)79 (100.0%)
Total1,473 (7.7%)1,794 (17.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Newton County

Employment by Class of Employer in Newton County

Among the 52,493 employed individuals in Newton County, private company employees (36,088 | 68.8%), local government employees (4,808 | 9.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (3,014 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Newton County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36,08868.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,6623.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,0145.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,8395.4%
Local Government Employees4,8089.2%
State Government Employees2,3664.5%
Federal Government Employees1,6683.2%
Unpaid Family Workers480.1%
Total52,493100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Newton County

According to the labor force statistics for Newton County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (87,508), 64.7% or 56,618 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.6% or 3,737 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.3% or 6,252 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.6% or 589 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Newton County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,727 (40.0%)589 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Years5,762 (75.8%)1,014 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Years6,252 (85.3%)300 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years6,032 (85.3%)579 (9.6%)
35 to 44 Years11,813 (81.3%)614 (5.2%)
45 to 54 Years12,647 (81.0%)405 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years5,106 (71.2%)71 (1.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,332 (51.9%)107 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,426 (25.8%)68 (2.8%)
75 Years and over499 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total56,618 (64.7%)3,737 (6.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Newton County

According to labor force statistics for Newton County, 77.7% of individuals (45,172) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (58,137) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 2,078 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.1% or 11,982 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.7% or 1,106 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Newton County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,177 (42.4%)113 (2.2%)
High School Diploma14,514 (77.3%)882 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree16,502 (80.0%)1,382 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,982 (88.1%)258 (1.9%)
Total45,172 (77.7%)2,674 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Newton County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Newton County are Community & Social Service (5,231 | 9.9%), Management (4,865 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (3,276 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,767 | 5.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (2,641 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Newton County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Newton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (76.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (64.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (60.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (87.6%), Education Instruction & Library (84.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Newton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,444 (50.2%)2,421 (49.8%)
Business & Financial1,319 (52.3%)1,201 (47.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,698 (64.3%)943 (35.7%)
Computers & Mathematics979 (60.4%)642 (39.6%)
Architecture & Engineering513 (76.7%)156 (23.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science206 (58.7%)145 (41.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,166 (22.3%)4,065 (77.7%)
Education, Arts & Media231 (23.0%)774 (77.0%)
Legal Services & Support103 (32.4%)215 (67.6%)
Education Instruction & Library513 (15.7%)2,763 (84.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment319 (50.5%)313 (49.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating496 (17.9%)2,271 (82.1%)
Health Technologists208 (12.4%)1,468 (87.6%)
Total (Category)7,123 (39.5%)10,901 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)25,883 (49.1%)26,854 (50.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Newton County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,918 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,759 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (1,718 | 3.3%), Security & Protection (1,462 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (1,319 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Newton County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Newton County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (77.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (71.3%), and Security & Protection (63.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.3%), Personal Care & Service (84.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Newton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support133 (7.7%)1,585 (92.3%)
Security & Protection935 (63.9%)527 (36.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention468 (71.3%)188 (28.7%)
Law Enforcement467 (57.9%)339 (42.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving904 (47.1%)1,014 (52.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,359 (77.3%)400 (22.7%)
Personal Care & Service204 (15.5%)1,115 (84.5%)
Total (Category)3,535 (43.2%)4,641 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)25,883 (49.1%)26,854 (50.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Newton County are Office & Administration (7,408 | 14.1%), and Sales & Related (3,927 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Newton County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Newton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,299 (33.1%)2,628 (66.9%)
Office & Administration1,548 (20.9%)5,860 (79.1%)
Total (Category)2,847 (25.1%)8,488 (74.9%)
Total (Overall)25,883 (49.1%)26,854 (50.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Newton County are Construction & Extraction (3,406 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,082 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (125 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Newton County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Newton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)125 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,995 (87.9%)411 (12.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,938 (93.1%)144 (6.9%)
Total (Category)4,933 (87.9%)680 (12.1%)
Total (Overall)25,883 (49.1%)26,854 (50.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Newton County are Production (3,505 | 6.7%), Material Moving (3,151 | 6.0%), and Transportation (2,933 | 5.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Newton County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Newton County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,651 (75.6%)854 (24.4%)
Transportation2,494 (85.0%)439 (15.0%)
Material Moving2,300 (73.0%)851 (27.0%)
Total (Category)7,445 (77.6%)2,144 (22.4%)
Total (Overall)25,883 (49.1%)26,854 (50.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Newton County

Employment Industries in Newton County

The major employment industries in Newton County include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,957 | 13.2%), Manufacturing (6,894 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (6,137 | 11.6%), Educational Services (5,158 | 9.8%), and Construction (3,924 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Newton County

Employment Industries by Sex in Newton County

The Newton County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (95.4%), and Construction (85.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (89.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Newton County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting54 (20.4%)211 (79.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction3,341 (85.1%)583 (14.9%)
Manufacturing4,805 (69.7%)2,089 (30.3%)
Wholesale Trade1,111 (83.3%)223 (16.7%)
Retail Trade3,069 (50.0%)3,068 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,384 (65.0%)1,281 (34.9%)
Utilities725 (95.4%)35 (4.6%)
Information401 (35.3%)736 (64.7%)
Finance & Insurance413 (27.6%)1,082 (72.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing380 (42.0%)525 (58.0%)
Professional & Scientific1,090 (50.3%)1,078 (49.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support1,548 (63.3%)896 (36.7%)
Educational Services1,446 (28.0%)3,712 (72.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance746 (10.7%)6,211 (89.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation263 (66.9%)130 (33.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,307 (41.8%)1,821 (58.2%)
Public Administration1,382 (44.5%)1,721 (55.5%)
Total25,883 (49.1%)26,854 (50.9%)

Education in Newton County

School Enrollment in Newton County

The most common levels of schooling among the 30,608 students in Newton County are middle school (7,636 | 24.9%), high school (7,201 | 23.5%), and elementary school (5,952 | 19.5%).
School Enrollment in Newton County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8586.1%
Kindergarten1,6415.4%
Elementary School5,95219.5%
Middle School7,63624.9%
High School7,20123.5%
College / Undergraduate4,95716.2%
Graduate / Professional1,3634.4%
Total30,608100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Newton County

Out of a total of 30,608 students who are enrolled in schools in Newton County, 4,040 (13.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 26,568 (86.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 385 (25.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,054 (93.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Newton County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,154 (75.0%)385 (25.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old6,532 (91.8%)581 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7,730 (87.7%)1,085 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,054 (93.6%)347 (6.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,810 (79.2%)475 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,570 (77.8%)447 (22.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds913 (81.1%)213 (18.9%)
35 Years and over1,802 (77.9%)510 (22.1%)
Total26,568 (86.8%)4,040 (13.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Newton County

Business (3,500 | 19.5%), education (2,647 | 14.7%), science & technology (1,822 | 10.2%), arts & humanities (1,735 | 9.7%), and psychology (1,272 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 17,959 individuals in Newton County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Newton County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8945.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9435.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4712.6%
Psychology1,2727.1%
Social Sciences1,0896.1%
Engineering8154.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1120.6%
Science & Technology1,82210.2%
Business3,50019.5%
Education2,64714.7%
Literature & Languages4332.4%
Liberal Arts & History8804.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4222.4%
Communications9245.1%
Arts & Humanities1,7359.7%
Total17,959100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Newton County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Newton County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Newton County are males with 2 vehicles (10,639, accounting for 41.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,611, making up 40.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Newton County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle565 (2.2%)459 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle2,923 (11.4%)4,592 (17.2%)
2 Vehicles10,639 (41.4%)10,611 (39.9%)
3 Vehicles7,431 (28.9%)6,720 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles2,660 (10.3%)2,156 (8.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1,473 (5.7%)2,090 (7.9%)
Total25,691 (100.0%)26,628 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Newton County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Newton County are 60 to 89 minutes (6,811 commuters, 14.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,744 commuters, 14.3%), and 30 to 34 minutes (6,149 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Newton County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0742.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,6585.6%
10 to 14 Minutes4,0238.5%
15 to 19 Minutes6,74414.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5,22211.0%
25 to 29 Minutes2,7515.8%
30 to 34 Minutes6,14913.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1,0742.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1,3772.9%
45 to 59 Minutes5,81612.3%
60 to 89 Minutes6,81114.4%
90 or more Minutes3,5937.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Newton County

The most common commute times in Newton County are 60 to 89 minutes (3,833 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,358 commuters, 14.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Newton County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes572 (2.4%)502 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,136 (4.7%)1,522 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,803 (7.4%)2,220 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,386 (13.9%)3,358 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,004 (8.2%)3,218 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,433 (5.9%)1,318 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,482 (14.3%)2,667 (11.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes606 (2.5%)468 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes661 (2.7%)716 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3,584 (14.7%)2,232 (9.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,833 (15.8%)2,978 (13.0%)
90 or more Minutes1,809 (7.4%)1,784 (7.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Newton County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Newton County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,212, 13.2%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,747, 11.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Newton County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,843 (11.7%)717 (3.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,845 (7.6%)1,442 (6.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,232 (5.1%)1,875 (8.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,011 (12.4%)2,747 (11.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,657 (10.9%)2,600 (11.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,212 (13.2%)2,641 (11.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,755 (7.2%)2,485 (10.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,190 (9.0%)1,882 (8.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM719 (3.0%)994 (4.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,211 (5.0%)899 (3.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM304 (1.3%)708 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM55 (0.2%)327 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,141 (4.7%)1,350 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,134 (8.8%)2,316 (10.1%)
Total24,309 (100.0%)22,983 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Newton County

Occupancy by Ownership in Newton County

Of the total 39,906 dwellings in Newton County, owner-occupied units account for 28,958 (72.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,948 (27.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Newton County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units28,95872.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,94827.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units39,906100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Newton County

Occupancy by Household Size in Newton County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,41021.1%
2-Person Household12,85932.2%
3-Person Household7,80419.6%
4+ Person Household10,83327.2%
Total Housing Units39,906100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Newton County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Newton County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,026 (71.7%)2,384 (28.3%)
2-Person Household9,385 (73.0%)3,474 (27.0%)
3-Person Household5,391 (69.1%)2,413 (30.9%)
4+ Person Household8,156 (75.3%)2,677 (24.7%)
Total Housing Units28,958 (72.6%)10,948 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Newton County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Newton County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,391 (69.5%)1,052 (30.5%)
High School Diploma7,908 (68.6%)3,622 (31.4%)
College/Associate Degree9,892 (68.3%)4,588 (31.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,767 (83.9%)1,686 (16.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Newton County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Newton County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,89517.3%
35 to 44 Years7,55118.9%
45 to 54 Years8,35920.9%
55 to 64 Years7,89819.8%
65 to 74 Years5,84814.6%
75 to 84 Years2,6026.5%
85 Years and Over7531.9%
Total39,906100.0%

Housing Finances in Newton County

Median Income by Occupancy in Newton County

Median Income by Occupancy in Newton County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied28,958 (72.6%)$78,958
Renter-Occupied10,948 (27.4%)$44,468
Average39,906 (100.0%)$70,732

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Newton County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Newton County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000831 (2.9%)639 (5.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999436 (1.5%)275 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999280 (1.0%)624 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,038 (3.6%)435 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999696 (2.4%)856 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,423 (4.9%)1,526 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,114 (10.7%)2,090 (19.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,531 (19.1%)1,523 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,034 (17.4%)1,451 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,140 (21.2%)951 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more4,435 (15.3%)578 (5.3%)
Total28,958 (100.0%)10,948 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Newton County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Newton County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,610 (5.6%)101 (0.9%)
$300 to $4992,900 (10.0%)190 (1.7%)
$500 to $7993,618 (12.5%)1,026 (9.4%)
$800 to $9992,583 (8.9%)1,252 (11.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4998,077 (27.9%)4,049 (37.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,757 (19.9%)2,842 (26.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,260 (7.8%)663 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,558 (5.4%)48 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more595 (2.1%)58 (0.5%)
Total28,958 (100.0%)10,948 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Newton County

Housing Structures in Newton County

Housing Structures in Newton County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached35,39688.7%
Single Unit, Attached4901.2%
2 Unit Apartments5991.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5701.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1930.5%
10 or more Apartments1,2493.1%
Mobile Home / Other1,4093.5%
Total39,906100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Newton County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Newton County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached27,800 (78.5%)7,596 (21.5%)
Single Unit, Attached383 (78.2%)107 (21.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)599 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments53 (9.3%)517 (90.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)193 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,249 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other722 (51.2%)687 (48.8%)
Total28,958 (72.6%)10,948 (27.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Newton County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Newton County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.1%)72 (0.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms365 (1.3%)1,028 (9.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,898 (20.4%)4,005 (36.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms11,773 (40.7%)4,672 (42.7%)
8 or more Rooms10,892 (37.6%)1,171 (10.7%)
Total28,958 (100.0%)10,948 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Newton County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Newton County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas10,158 (35.1%)2,936 (26.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,061 (3.7%)468 (4.3%)
Electricity17,410 (60.1%)7,361 (67.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)11 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels139 (0.5%)67 (0.6%)
No Fuel Used190 (0.7%)105 (1.0%)
Total28,958 (100.0%)10,948 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Newton County

Household Vehicle Usage in Newton County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle522 (1.8%)1,138 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle5,587 (19.3%)4,526 (41.3%)
2 Vehicles12,467 (43.0%)3,257 (29.7%)
3 or more Vehicles10,382 (35.8%)2,027 (18.5%)
Total28,958 (100.0%)10,948 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Newton County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Newton County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,92021,038
Median Property Value$191,700$202,800
Median Household Income$62,987$3,729
Monthly Housing Costs$468$595
Real Estate Taxes$1,465$409

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Newton County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Newton County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000844 (10.7%)708 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999651 (8.2%)626 (3.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,646 (58.7%)14,372 (68.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,460 (18.4%)4,534 (21.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999132 (1.7%)685 (3.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99998 (1.2%)69 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more89 (1.1%)44 (0.2%)
Total7,920 (100.0%)21,038 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Newton County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Newton County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000517 (6.5%)229 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,003 (12.7%)750 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999611 (7.7%)1,011 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,186 (15.0%)812 (3.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,555 (19.6%)1,928 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,229 (15.5%)3,976 (18.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,113 (14.1%)3,805 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more706 (8.9%)5,027 (23.9%)
Total7,920 (100.0%)21,038 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Newton County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Newton County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,389 (30.2%)86,226 (409.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,544 (19.5%)7,049 (33.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x856 (10.8%)6,455 (30.7%)
4.0x or more2,860 (36.1%)2,643 (12.6%)
Total7,920 (100.0%)21,038 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Newton County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Newton County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,045 (25.8%)197 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4991,786 (22.6%)1,435 (6.8%)
$800 to $1,4993,654 (46.1%)4,411 (21.0%)
Total7,920 (100.0%)21,038 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Newton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,712 (89.6%)890 (10.3%)
6 to 18 Years20,157 (90.5%)2,124 (9.5%)
19 to 25 Years7,750 (78.5%)2,118 (21.5%)
26 to 34 Years10,263 (75.8%)3,272 (24.2%)
35 to 44 Years11,756 (81.7%)2,628 (18.3%)
45 to 54 Years13,037 (83.8%)2,512 (16.2%)
55 to 64 Years11,812 (87.4%)1,698 (12.6%)
65 to 74 Years9,253 (99.2%)78 (0.8%)
75 Years and older5,342 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97,082 (86.4%)15,320 (13.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Newton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Newton County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,712 (89.6%)890 (10.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen20,157 (90.5%)2,124 (9.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,750 (78.5%)2,118 (21.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Newton County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Newton County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,685 (78.8%)2,603 (21.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99915,386 (78.2%)4,294 (21.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,799 (88.3%)2,235 (11.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,712 (89.5%)2,076 (10.5%)
$100,000 and over36,982 (90.1%)4,058 (9.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Newton County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,918 (45.6%)4,079 (47.4%)
6 to 18 Years10,092 (45.3%)11,381 (51.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,009 (10.2%)6,939 (70.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,579 (11.7%)9,091 (67.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,850 (12.9%)10,320 (71.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,330 (15.0%)11,802 (75.9%)
55 to 64 Years2,936 (21.7%)9,927 (73.5%)
65 to 74 Years9,082 (97.3%)4,142 (44.4%)
75 Years and over5,266 (98.6%)3,167 (59.3%)
Total38,062 (33.9%)70,848 (63.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Newton County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Newton County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,311 (11.7%)298 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,073 (8.8%)680 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,014 (15.1%)4,071 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,366 (33.3%)1,344 (25.7%)
75 Years and over1,078 (51.0%)1,716 (53.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Newton County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Newton County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years174 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years78 (0.7%)26 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years63 (0.5%)5 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years939 (4.7%)867 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years702 (17.1%)259 (5.0%)
75 Years and over707 (33.4%)646 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Newton County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years191 (1.7%)50 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years185 (1.5%)214 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years887 (4.4%)1,226 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years349 (8.5%)241 (4.6%)
75 Years and over346 (16.4%)236 (7.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Newton County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,245 (11.1%)207 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years766 (6.3%)329 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,054 (5.3%)1,717 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years201 (4.9%)204 (3.9%)
75 Years and over466 (22.0%)559 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Newton County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years127 (1.1%)20 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years134 (1.1%)111 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,136 (5.7%)2,519 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years822 (20.0%)1,115 (21.3%)
75 Years and over679 (32.1%)1,319 (40.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Newton County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years434 (3.9%)20 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years118 (1.0%)8 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years527 (2.6%)791 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years155 (3.8%)199 (3.8%)
75 Years and over377 (17.8%)481 (14.9%)

Technology Access in Newton County

Computing Device Access in Newton County

Computing Device Access in Newton County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33,33583.5%
Smartphone36,51391.5%
Tablet27,47268.8%
No Computing Device1,5173.8%
Total39,906100.0%

Internet Access in Newton County

Internet Access in Newton County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet230.1%
Broadband Home32,32381.0%
Cellular Data Only3,9189.8%
Satellite Internet3,2228.1%
No Internet2,6796.7%
Total39,906100.0%

Newton County Summary

Newton County is a county located in the north-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 99,958. The county seat is Covington. Newton County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Newton County was created on December 24, 1821, from a portion of Henry County. It was named for Sgt. John Newton, who served under Gen. Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox", in the American Revolutionary War. During the American Civil War, the county provided the Lamar Infantry, which was a part of Cobb's Legion.

Geography

Newton County is located in the Piedmont region of Georgia. The county is bordered by Rockdale County to the north, Walton County to the east, Morgan County to the south, and Jasper County to the west. The county is located approximately 45 miles east of Atlanta.
The county is divided into two distinct regions by the Yellow River, which runs through the center of the county. The northern portion of the county is located in the Upper Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin, while the southern portion is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the same Altamaha River basin.
The county is home to the Georgia International Horse Park, which hosted equestrian events during the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Economy

Newton County is home to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The county is home to several large employers, including Baxter International, Georgia-Pacific, and Siemens.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Georgia International Horse Park, the Newton County Historical Society, and the Newton County Arts Association.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 99,958 people, 36,845 households, and 26,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 246.3 inhabitants per square mile (95.0/km2). There were 40,817 housing units at an average density of 100.3 per square mile (38.7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% white, 25.2% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 4.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.2% of the population.
In terms of ancestry, 16.2% were American, 11.2% were Irish, 10.2% were German, and 8.2% were English. Of the 36,845 households, 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.2% were non-families, and 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age in the county was 36.2 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the county was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

Income

The median income for a household in the county was $45,853 and the median income for a family was $53,890. Males had a median income of $38,890 versus $30,845 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Newton County?
Total Population of Newton County is 113,298.
What is the Total Male Population of Newton County?
Total Male Population of Newton County is 53,614.
What is the Total Female Population of Newton County?
Total Female Population of Newton County is 59,684.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Newton County?
There are 89.83 Males per 100 Females in Newton County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Newton County?
There are 111.32 Females per 100 Males in Newton County.
What is the Median Population Age in Newton County?
Median Population Age in Newton County is 36.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Newton County
Average Family Size in Newton County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Newton County
Average Household Size in Newton County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Newton County?
Per Capita income in Newton County is $30,101.
What is the Median Family Income in Newton County?
Median Family Income in Newton County is $75,725.
What is the Median Household income in Newton County?
Median Household Income in Newton County is $70,732.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Newton County?
Income or Wage Gap in Newton County is 23.5%.
Women in Newton County earn 76.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Newton County?
Family Income Deficit in Newton County is $11,151.
Families that are below poverty line in Newton County earn $11,151 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Newton County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Newton County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Newton County?
There are 56,618 People in the Labor Forcein in Newton County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Newton County?
64.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Newton County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Newton County?
Unemployment Rate in Newton County is 6.6%.