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Newton, GA


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Newton, Georgia

Newton, Georgia, in Baker county, is 21 miles SW of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 168 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are 851 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Newton

In Newton, about 40% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Newton. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in Newton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newton had a median family income of $27,386.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Newton Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newton that were owner-occupied was 69%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Newton. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Newton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Newton Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Newton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Newton, GA

Comparing Newton 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
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population24
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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