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Newton, GA
City in Baker County, Georgia.
Population
479
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
220
ZIP codes
0
Newton and its ZIP codes
Local data for Newton, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baker County. PPP loans are for Newton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,484
454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,904
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.4M
FY 2026, $11,597 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
20.2%
U.S. 12.1% +8.1 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Newton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CamillaCity | 8.8 mi | 6.6 |
| BacontonCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| LearyCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| PelhamCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 22 |
| Sale CityCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbanyCity | 21 mi | 55.1 |
| MorganCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| MeigsCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| DamascusCity | 23 mi | 1.8 |
| ArlingtonCity | 25 mi | 4 |
| DoerunCity | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| ColquittCity | 25 mi | 8.2 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
| SasserTown | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| FunstonCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newton, GA in?
- Newton is in Baker County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Newton, GA?
- About 479 people live in Newton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newton?
- Nearby places include Camilla (8.8 mi), Baconton (11 mi), Leary (16 mi), Pelham (17 mi), Putney (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023