Newton City, Georgia
As of the census of 2000, there were 851 people in the city, organized into 320 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 292.7 people per square mile (113.01/km˛), it would be the 156th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Georgia. There were 346 housing units at an average density of 118.9 per square mile (45.91/km˛). The average household size was 2.66 people, and the average family size was 3.17 people. In the city Age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males. The median age was 33.1 years, the median age of male residents at 30.5 and the median age of female residents at 34.6. The racial makeup of the city was 43.6% White, 53.94% Black or African American, 0.12% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.41% from two or more races and 0.94% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26563, making it the 392nd highest city by median household income in Georgia. The median income for a family in the city was $27386, making it the 103rd lowest city by median family income in Georgia. The per capita income for the city was $13832, it would be the 382nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Georgia. The median income was $16541, The median income for males was $22143, compared to $14769 for females.
In 2000, 272 pupils and students, of which 41.54% are male and 58.46% are female, 31.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.72% nursery or pri school, 3.68% kindergarten, 45.59% elementary school, 26.47% high school and 16.54% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 851 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 851 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 847 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 842 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 825 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 867 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 845 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 833 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 825 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 792 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 799 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 16 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 67 | 57 | 124 |
| High school | 26 | 46 | 72 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 36 | 45 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton city, Georgia | $26563 | $27386 | $13832 |
| Baker County, Georgia | $30338 | $36438 | $16969 |
| Georgia, United States | $42433 | $49280 | $21154 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |