Georgia

Newton

112,483
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Newton

Newton, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 11,155. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 112,483.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Stoneman's Raid - Covington GA, Skirmish at Garrard's Raid – Covington, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020112,483
201099,958
200062,001
199041,808
198034,489
197026,282
196020,999
195020,185
194018,576
193017,290
192021,680
191018,449
190016,734
189014,310
188013,623
187014,615
186014,320
185013,296
184011,628
183011,155
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Newton

Military engagements that took place in Newton, Georgia.

Stoneman's Raid - Covington GA
1864
Skirmish at Garrard's Raid – Covington
1864

Historic places in Newton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Newton, Georgia.

Oxford Historic District
Oxford
Newton County Courthouse
Covington
Starrsville Historic District
Starrsville
Orna Villa
Oxford
Burge Farm
Newborn
Porterdale Historic District
Porterdale
Brick Store
Covington
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Frequently asked about Newton

When does Newton first appear in the US census?
Newton, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 11,155.
What is the population of Newton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Newton had a recorded population of 112,483.
Were any battles fought in Newton?
2 documented military engagements took place in Newton, including Stoneman's Raid - Covington GA, Skirmish at Garrard's Raid – Covington.
How many historic places are in Newton?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Newton, Georgia.
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