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Newport Beach

California · 85,239 residents · 23.797 sq mi
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Newport Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,849. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,976,400. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 70% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85,239
+22%since 2000
from 70,032 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,582 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+14%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K71K77K83K89K1990201020202024Newport Beach
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,849
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,539
+56%since 2000
from $63,015 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,976,400
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,409
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,257 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
14.8
+82%since 2000
from 8.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(62,342)
Black0.5%(354)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(3,301)
Asian3.9%(2,763)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(15,234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(64,352)
Black0.7%(626)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(8,190)
Asian8.7%(7,443)
Other4.4%(3,754)
Diversity Score49.9%(42,505)
Diversity Score
50
+129%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport Beach, California?

Newport Beach, California has about 85,239 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport Beach, California?

The typical household in Newport Beach, California earns about $133,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport Beach, California expensive?

In Newport Beach, California, the median home is worth about $1,976,400, and the typical rent is about $2,409 a month.

How educated are people in Newport Beach, California?

About 67.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newport Beach, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport Beach, California?

About 6.9% of people in Newport Beach, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport Beach, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport Beach, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,596 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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