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Newton city, GA

ZIP 39870 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 39870

39870 has a population of 1,869 with a median age of 45.9 yrs (52.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
44.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Black
49.9%+303% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.7%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.9%-10% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
21.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
42.3%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.9%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.3%+1% vs US avg
x
Divorced
22.7%+121% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
31.1%+170% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.5%+460% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 39870

Poverty Rate
31.1%+170% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
19.4%+139% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.9%+86% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
32.5%+460% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,869
Median age45.9
Poverty rate31.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White44.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black49.9%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born100.0%