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Newton County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Newton County has 125,583 residents, up 11.2% since 2020 (+1.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 5,228 households moved in and 4,316 moved out (+912 net), bringing in a net $54.1M of income. Median household income is $77,179, the median home $265,000 and median rent $1,439 a month.
In Georgia: 19th of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 22nd of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 32nd of 159 counties for median household income · 40th of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Newton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 768 | $33.0M |
| Rockdale County, GA | 738 | $38.2M |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 394 | $18.3M |
| Walton County, GA | 287 | $14.9M |
| Henry County, GA | 270 | $13.1M |
| Fulton County, GA | 218 | $9.7M |
| Clayton County, GA | 159 | $5.8M |
| Cobb County, GA | 109 | $6.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Newton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County, GA | 588 | $20.5M |
| DeKalb County, GA | 411 | $15.3M |
| Walton County, GA | 300 | $19.1M |
| Henry County, GA | 280 | $12.0M |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 277 | $11.7M |
| Fulton County, GA | 196 | $8.0M |
| Jasper County, GA | 162 | $13.7M |
| Cobb County, GA | 92 | $3.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.