Newnan, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Newnan, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,992 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1531.6 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 5.47% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,388 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Newnan grew by 127.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 30,992 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Newnan is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.9% of residents. That is 1.5 points above Georgia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,944 22.4% -0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,421 23.9% +1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,242 20.1% -0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,995 12.9% -1.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.5% of the people living in Newnan and men 46.5%.
- Women 53.5% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 46.5% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Newnan has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,504 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.53% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newnan is about 3% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $237,335 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,518 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 55.2% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Newnan is about 13.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,518 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newnan spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 182 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.9 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.8 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 182 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,652 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,509 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,003 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Newnan is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Newnan has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.0% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Newnan has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Newnan | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.3% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newnan, Georgia.
What is the population of Newnan, Georgia?
About 30,992 people live in Newnan, Georgia, in 12,388 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 35.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Newnan, Georgia?
Averaged over its land area, Newnan, Georgia has 1,532 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 18 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Newnan, Georgia?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($237,335 against $75,504), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,518 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Newnan, Georgia?
Unemployment in Newnan, Georgia is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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