City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Newman, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Newman - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,299
Residents
$75,344
Median income
$381,900
Median home
$1,758
Median rent (state)

Newman - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Newman lands in the 57th percentile for household income and the 83rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

57th
percentile, household income
76th
percentile, home value
72nd
percentile, median rent
83rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Newman, CA

Newman is a small town in California, home to 12,299 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Newman brings in $75,344 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 14.4%. Home values in Newman run a median of $381,900, and the median resident age is 35.3 years. Educational attainment runs 8.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 14 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 75% from five years earlier. Newman reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 543.4 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 65.0°F with 11.7 inches of precipitation per year.

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,758 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Newman report an average commute of 34.9 minutes, with 81.6% driving alone and 6.1% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 96.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

12,299 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$75,344 /yr

Poverty 14.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Newman compare to other US cities?

Here's how Newman stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 57% higher than other cities
Home value 76% pricier than other cities
Median rent 72% pricier than other cities
Safety 83% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to California alone, Newman ranks #9 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Newman against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Newman toward the bottom of California's cities

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Newman ranks #1,252 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Newman only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#847 of 1,338
37th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#809 of 1,458
42nd percentile in California
Median Home Value
#892 of 1,343
34th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#307 of 1,450
79th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,252 of 1,458
14th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

57thIncome percentile
83rdSafety percentile

57th percentile nationally for median household income · 83rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Newman's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Newman's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 55 Avg. percentile National median
Newman's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Newman's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$381,900 24th percentile more affordable than 24% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Newman $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Newman, CA Newman, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Newman, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Newman, CA median $75,344/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Newman, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Newman, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 8.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,299
Median Income
$75,344
Median Home Value
$381,900
Median Age
35.3
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
543.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
115.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
428.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
65.0°F
Annual Precipitation
11.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
8
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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12,200 residents12,300 residents12,400 residents12,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 12,389 residents 12,453 residents ▲ +0.5%
Newman's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
14
housing units authorized
Single-Family
14
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 56
2020 1
2021 1
2022 5
2023 41
2024 14

Permit volume decreased 75% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
34.9 minutes
Drive Alone
81.6%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
6.1%

Based on 5,675 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Newman sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,758/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

San Marino
12,279 people
Tehachapi
12,366 people
Fortuna
12,413 people
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
12,153 people
Scotts Valley
12,138 people
Big Bear
12,493 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Newman's 12,299 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Webster, MA
12,300 people
Crestwood, MO
12,298 people
Fairfax Station, VA
12,298 people
Londonderry, NH
12,307 people
Jefferson Hills, PA
12,313 people
Webster, TX
12,283 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Newman's $75,344 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Central Heights-Midland, AZ
$75,347 median income
Lake Nebagamon, WI
$75,341 median income
Fort Atkinson, WI
$75,350 median income
Somerset, TX
$75,337 median income
Palm Harbor, FL
$75,354 median income
Woodland, PA
$75,333 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Newman, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Newman, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 43.9% 18.6% 31.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 69.8% White 43.9% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 4.7% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 18.6% Two or more races 31.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Newman compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Newman (this city) 12,299 $75,344
San Marino 12,279 $187,633
Tehachapi 12,366 $67,785
Fortuna 12,413 $61,603
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Newman, CA?

What is the population of Newman, CA? +

Newman, CA has a population of 12,299 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Newman, CA? +

Newman households earn a median of $75,344 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Newman? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Newman; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Newman, CA safe? +

Newman has a total crime rate of 543.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Newman, CA? +

Newman's median home value sits at $381,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Newman? +

Newman has an average annual temperature of 65.0°F, 11.7 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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