Newton County, GA

County

Cities in Newton County

Neighborhoods in Newton County

Neighborhood

Newton, GA

Springhill / Twin Oaks

Rogers Heights / River North

Fairfield / Settlers Grove

Salem Cove / Fairview

Salem Meadows / Oakbrook

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Newton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.0%

Households with Children

36.7%

School Enrollment K-12

15,235

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.0%
School Age (5-17): 19.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.5%
Working Age (35-54): 26.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.2%
Seniors (65+): 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.8%
High School / GED: 31.8%
Some College or Associate's: 33.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.1%
Single Parents: 14.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.0%
Living Alone: 24.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 47.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 51.2%
Puerto Rican: 14.1%
Cuban: 5.8%
Dominican: 3.7%
Central American: 16.9%
South American: 5.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 58.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 1.1%
Caribbean: 6.3%
Other Black: 34.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.9%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 6.8%
College / Graduate: 6.1%
Not Enrolled: 72.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources