Newton County, Georgia

Newton County is a county located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 99,958.[1] The county seat is Covington.[2]

Not to be confused with Newton, Georgia.

Newton County
U.S. county
The Newton County courthouse in Covington in 1969
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°35′57″N 83°51′31″W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 24, 1821
Named forJohn Newton
SeatCovington
Largest cityCovington
Area
 • Total279 sq mi (720 km2)
 • Land272 sq mi (700 km2)
 • Water7.0 sq mi (18 km2)  2.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
109,541
 • Density382/sq mi (147/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts4th, 10th
Websitewww.co.newton.ga.us

Newton County is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Newton county is named after Sgt. John Newton, who served under Gen. Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox", in the American Revolutionary War. It was created on December 24, 1821.[3] During the American Civil War, the county provided the Lamar Infantry, which was a part of Cobb's Legion. Newton County adjoins Jasper County: Georgia is one of many states that have a Newton County and a Jasper County that border each other.

In late 1978, the first five episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard were filmed in and around Covington, Georgia. The TV series In The Heat of the Night was filmed in Covington from 1988 to 1995. Also, in Remember the Titans, there were many scenes shot on "The Square" and the final football scene was shot at Homer Sharp Stadium, which is located near downtown Covington. Currently part of the new series The Vampire Diaries is being filmed on "The Square". Additionally, major films including My Cousin Vinny, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives and Halloween II, Rob Zombie's sequel to his 2007 film Halloween, were also filmed near and around "The Square" in downtown Covington.

Newton County claims to be the birthplace of Georgia 4-H. Actually, the Girls Canning and Boys Corn Clubs in 1904 by G.C. Adams was renamed the 4-H Club in 1906, after the original 4-H Club that opened in Iowa in 1905.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 279 square miles (720 km2), of which 272 square miles (700 km2) is land and 7.0 square miles (18 km2) (2.5%) is water.[4] The county is located in the Piedmont region of the state.

The majority of Newton County is located in the Upper Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. A small eastern portion of the county, from southwest of Social Circle to southwest of Newborn, is located in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the same Altamaha River basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
183011,155—
184011,6284.2%
185013,29614.3%
186014,3207.7%
187014,6152.1%
188013,623−6.8%
189014,3105.0%
190016,73416.9%
191018,44910.2%
192021,68017.5%
193017,290−20.2%
194018,5767.4%
195020,1858.7%
196020,9994.0%
197026,28225.2%
198034,48931.2%
199041,80821.2%
200062,00148.3%
201099,95861.2%
2018 (est.)109,541[6]9.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 62,001 people, 21,997 households, and 17,113 families living in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile (87/km2). There were 23,033 housing units at an average density of 83 per square mile (32/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 55.27% White, 45.21% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 21,997 households, out of which 37.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.20% were non-families. 18.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.70% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 32.10% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 9.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,875, and the median income for a family was $49,748. Males had a median income of $36,742 versus $26,097 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,317. About 7.20% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.90% of those under age 18 and 8.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 99,958 people, 34,390 households, and 26,165 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 367.3 inhabitants per square mile (141.8/km2). There were 38,342 housing units at an average density of 140.9 per square mile (54.4/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 53.8% white, 40.9% black or African American, 0.9% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.6% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 13.4% were American, 9.2% were Irish, 8.0% were English, and 7.5% were German.[14]

Of the 34,390 households, 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 23.9% were non-families, and 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.27. The median age was 34.7 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $52,361 and the median income for a family was $56,519. Males had a median income of $44,504 versus $33,133 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,583. About 10.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Education
Main article: Covington, Georgia § Education

Communities

Politics

For the first half of the 20th century, Newton County followed the regular Solid South pattern of voting Democratic. It would later become a state bellwether from 1968 to 2004--meaning that no candidate could win Georgia without carrying this county. From 2008 to 2016, Newton had been narrowly won by Democrats thanks to its location within the Atlanta metro and the influx of progessive voters both the region and Newton per se have experienced in recent years. This became further justified in 2020 when Joe Biden won the county by 10 points, the best Democratic showing in the county in 40 years.

Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[16][17]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 44.0% 23,869 54.9% 29,789 1.1% 576
2016 47.3% 20,913 49.6% 21,943 3.1% 1,382
2012 48.5% 20,982 50.5% 21,851 1.1% 476
2008 49.0% 20,337 50.2% 20,827 0.8% 318
2004 62.0% 18,095 37.5% 10,939 0.5% 157
2000 60.6% 11,127 36.5% 6,703 3.0% 545
1996 47.1% 7,274 43.8% 6,759 9.1% 1,410
1992 42.5% 5,804 42.5% 5,811 15.0% 2,044
1988 64.8% 5,809 34.7% 3,111 0.6% 49
1984 63.2% 5,810 36.8% 3,389
1980 35.4% 3,206 62.0% 5,611 2.6% 239
1976 25.4% 2,137 74.7% 6,294
1972 77.1% 4,647 22.9% 1,380
1968 24.9% 1,660 29.9% 1,998 45.2% 3,017
1964 42.5% 2,678 57.5% 3,620
1960 18.2% 708 81.8% 3,185
1956 14.1% 532 85.9% 3,232
1952 10.9% 431 89.1% 3,529
1948 9.7% 243 84.5% 2,113 5.8% 144
1944 5.7% 123 94.3% 2,022
1940 5.9% 95 93.9% 1,512 0.3% 4
1936 5.8% 123 93.8% 1,994 0.4% 9
1932 2.6% 45 96.8% 1,672 0.6% 10
1928 44.4% 698 55.6% 873
1924 14.6% 139 75.4% 716 10.0% 95
1920 31.7% 349 68.3% 753
1916 3.6% 39 87.0% 943 9.4% 102
1912 4.6% 43 89.4% 840 6.1% 57
1908 30.1% 303 64.0% 643 5.9% 59
1904 26.0% 354 68.1% 928 5.9% 80
1900 26.6% 294 71.4% 790 2.1% 23
1896 36.0% 580 60.5% 973 3.5% 56
1892 36.4% 611 59.9% 1,005 3.7% 62
1888 32.7% 398 64.6% 788 2.7% 33
1884 49.7% 792 50.3% 802
1880 43.9% 581 56.1% 743

See also

References
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