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California · 12,453 residents (2025 est.) · 2.14 sq mi
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Newman is a city of 12,316 people in California. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 5,223 people. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 5,744 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. Getting to work takes 37 minutes on average.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

12,316
+74%since 2000
from 7,093 in 2000
12,453 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
5,744 / sq mi
+25%since 2009
from 4,611 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.0
+19%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.14 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K6K8K11K13K19902000201020202024Newman
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.8%(1,213)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(875)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(724)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(1,212)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(629)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(1,509)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.6%(1,675)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(1,434)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(1,783)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.7%(951)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.7%(208)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(103)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,906
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,460 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,310
+98%since 2000
from $14,781 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.376
+1%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$412,700
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,420
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
34.4% rent
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.32 people
−3%since 2009
from 3.44 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
52.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.2
−10%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(2,987)
Black1.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(3,648)
Asian1.7%(119)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(4,031)
Black0.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(7,550)
Asian4.4%(545)
Other0.9%(114)
64
+1%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican53.3%(6,568)
Spaniard4.5%(549)
Salvadoran0.8%(98)
Nicaraguan0.6%(71)
Asian origin
Chinese2.6%(319)
Pakistani1.1%(133)
Thai0.2%(27)
Nepalese0.2%(27)
Asian Indian0.1%(16)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Portuguese9%(1,105)
English4.4%(542)
German3.9%(475)
Irish3%(365)
Italian1.6%(195)
Danish1.3%(162)
Scottish1.2%(151)
French1.1%(139)
Swedish1.1%(132)
Belgian0.9%(114)
Swiss0.7%(88)
British0.6%(70)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
American0.5%(57)
Greek0.4%(50)
Polish0.3%(31)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(26)
Finnish0.2%(24)
Russian0.1%(16)
Norwegian0.1%(14)
Czech0.1%(12)
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
19.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
53.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
22.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2013
from 26.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 81.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
50.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2016
from 42.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
42.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2016
from 54.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.7%(1,942)
Married53.3%(2,373)
Widowed0.7%(32)
Divorced2.3%(101)
Women 15+
Never married37.1%(1,878)
Married44.9%(2,272)
Widowed6.7%(339)
Divorced11.2%(567)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2013
from 26.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
54.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
30.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
39.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)13.8%(45)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)71.5%(233)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era17.5%(57)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.1%(10)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 326 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newman, California?

Newman, California has about 12,316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newman, California?

The typical household in Newman, California earns about $78,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newman, California expensive?

In Newman, California, the median home is worth about $412,700, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.

How educated are people in Newman, California?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newman, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newman, California?

About 12.2% of people in Newman, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newman, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Newman, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,165 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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