Newton County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newton County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13217
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 217
Geography
- Land Area
- 273.81 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 279.20 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.552751
- Longitude
- -83.851360
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 113,929
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 84,828
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 107,305 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 6,626 | 5.8% |
| White | 46,328 | 40.7% |
| Black | 54,666 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 1,039 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,117 | 1.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 81,286 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,538 | 4.2% |
| White | 36,801 | 43.4% |
| Black | 42,354 | 49.9% |
| Asian | 889 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 873 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 744 | 0.9% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 118,152
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,597
- Poverty Rate
- 12.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,299
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,820 | 39.6% |
| Black | 56,661 | 48.0% |
| Asian | 1,791 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 80,037
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 45,328 | 56.6% |
| Republican | 18,784 | 23.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,925 | 19.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 36,259 | 45.3% |
| Female | 43,778 | 54.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,425 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,939 | 3.7% |
| Black | 41,690 | 52.1% |
| Asian | 613 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 40,929
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,004 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 888 | 30.2% |
| Black | 20,263 | 48.6% |
| Asian | 236 | 38.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,128 | 47.2% |
| Female | 23,801 | 54.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,574 (25.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 19,279 (24.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 43,619
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $273,100
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,533
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.