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Newnan, GA


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Newnan, Georgia

Newnan, Georgia, in Coweta county, is 34 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta area. There are 16,242 residents in Newnan.

The People and Families of Newnan

In Newnan, about 39% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Newnan. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 46% of Newnan is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Newnan.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newnan had a median family income of $43,243. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Newnan.

Political Inclinations

Newnan folks tended to give their money ($26,435) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Newnan Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newnan that were owner-occupied was 47%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Newnan, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Newnan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newnan Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%Newnan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Newnan, GA

Comparing Newnan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times45
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime23

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