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Newman

Illinois · 865 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Newman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,344. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
865
−10%since 2000
from 956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,411 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+7%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6687778869951K1990201020202024Newman
2024882
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,344
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,895
−6%since 2000
from $17,971 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(945)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(854)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(17)
Diversity Score
2
+11%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newman, Illinois?

Newman, Illinois has about 865 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newman, Illinois?

The typical household in Newman, Illinois earns about $37,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newman, Illinois expensive?

In Newman, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Newman, Illinois?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newman, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newman, Illinois?

About 20.9% of people in Newman, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newman, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Newman, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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