Newnan is a somewhat small city located in the state of Georgia. With a population of 16,098 people and six constituent neighborhoods, Newnan is the 54th largest community in Georgia.

Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Newnan is neither predominently one or the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Newnan is a city of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Newnan who work in office and administrative support jobs (14.33%), sales jobs (10.47%), and management occupations (9.01%).

For most residents of Newnan, getting to work requires a car. In fact, 96.9% of people in Newnan drive alone to work on most days, making Newnan a very car-oriented city. In general, car-oriented communities tend to emphasize streets, highways, and ease of parking, often to the detriment of walkability. Strip centers are a feature of Newnan's landscape.

As is often the case in a small city, Newnan doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Newnan Information and Demographics

The percentage of people in Newnan who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 14.96%: 21.55% of adults in Newnan have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Newnan in 2000 was $19,081, which is upper middle income relative to Georgia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $76,324 for a family of four.

Newnan is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Newnan home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Newnan is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Newnan include English, Irish, and German.

The most common language spoken in Newnan is English. Some people also speak Spanish.