Newton County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Covington, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 124,010 residents in 2024, up from 112,529 in 2020. It covers about 274 square miles of land and was created in 1821.
- County seatCovington
- Population (2024 estimate)124,010
- Land area274 square miles
- Created1821
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Newton County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Newton County
Newton County has 6 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Covington (county seat) | 15,302 | |
| Social Circle | 5,415 | Partly in Walton County |
| Oxford | 2,310 | |
| Porterdale | 1,941 | |
| Newborn | 752 | |
| Mansfield | 494 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-20
- U.S. highways: US 278
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 12, SR 20, SR 36, SR 81, SR 138, SR 142, SR 162, SR 212
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Jackson Lake, Little Cornish Creek, Alcovy River, South River, Ocmulgee River, Dried Indian Creek, Gum Creek and Snapping Shoals Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Newton County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Newton County borders Butts County, Henry County, Jasper County, Morgan County, Rockdale County and Walton County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Newton County, Georgia?
Covington is the county seat of Newton County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Newton County, Georgia?
Newton County has 6 incorporated cities and towns: Covington, Social Circle, Oxford, Porterdale, Newborn and Mansfield.
What counties border Newton County?
Newton County borders Butts County, Henry County, Jasper County, Morgan County, Rockdale County and Walton County.
Is there a printable map of Newton County?
Yes. The Newton County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Newton County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 124,010 people lived in Newton County on July 1, 2024, up from 112,529 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)