Newton County Demographics

A map of Newton County's Population by Race

Newton County, Georgia had a population of 112,483 in 2020. It was 41.6% White, 46.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 6.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newton County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Newton County is the 23rd most populous county of the 159 counties in Georgia.

Newton County's White Population

46,746 residents of Newton County identify as White, or 41.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Newton County slightly less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Newton County is ranked #136 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newton County is more White than neighboring Rockdale County (26.2% White), and Henry County (35.9% White). Newton County is less White than neighboring Walton County (70.9% White), Butts County (65.4% White), and Jasper County (73.8% White).

Newton County's Black Population

52,246 residents of Newton County identify as Black, or 46.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newton County larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Newton County is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newton County is more Black than neighboring Walton County (17.7% Black), Butts County (26.8% Black), and Jasper County (16.7% Black). Newton County is less Black than neighboring Rockdale County (57.5% Black), and Henry County (48.4% Black).

Newton County's Asian Population

1,044 residents of Newton County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newton County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Newton County is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newton County is more Asian than neighboring Butts County (0.4% Asian), and Jasper County (0.2% Asian). Newton County is less Asian than neighboring Rockdale County (1.6% Asian), Walton County (1.5% Asian), and Henry County (3.3% Asian).

Newton County's Hispanic Population

7,164 residents of Newton County identify as Hispanic, or 6.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newton County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Newton County is ranked #66 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newton County is more Hispanic than neighboring Walton County (5.4% Hispanic), Butts County (3.2% Hispanic), and Jasper County (4.7% Hispanic). Newton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockdale County (10.2% Hispanic), and Henry County (7.7% Hispanic).

Newton County's Native American/Other Population

1,023 residents of Newton County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newton County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Newton County is ranked #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newton County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walton County (0.8% Native American/Other), Butts County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Jasper County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Newton County's Multiracial Population

4,260 residents of Newton County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newton County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Newton County is ranked #38 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Rockdale County (3.6% Multiracial), Walton County (3.7% Multiracial), and Butts County (3.5% Multiracial). Newton County is less Multiracial than neighboring Jasper County (3.9% Multiracial), and Henry County (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.