The Town FilesNewton County, Georgia
118,152 people. The median home is worth $265,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $77,179.
Towns in Newton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 14,192 | $301,900 | $58,810 | 37.8 |
| Oxford | 2,308 | $208,000 | $56,563 | 22.1 |
| Porterdale | 1,799 | $199,000 | $49,773 | 43.7 |
| Newborn | 676 | $233,300 | $65,278 | 42.3 |
People and housing
| Newton County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,439 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $77,179 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
27,708 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,919 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 293 storm events in Newton County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Newton County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).