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Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, city, in Orange County, California. Newport Beach had 81,977 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 85,239 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 83,845 (±53). GEOID 0651182.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
81,977
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 85,239 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,845 ±53
Median household income
$156,867
±$10,941 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$2,000,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,316
±$90 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Newport Beach and what county is it in?
Newport Beach is a city in Orange County, California. It covers 23.8 square miles of land, 3,582 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newport Beach is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newport Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 81,977 people lived in Newport Beach on July 1, 2025, down 3.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 85,239 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 83,845 (±53).
| Measure | Newport Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,845 ±53 | 3,165,820 | −1,849 |
| Households | 37,965 ±1,005 | 1,082,960 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.06 | 2.87 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 45,185 ±902 | 1,146,169 | no clear change |
Newport Beach's population since 2000
From 70,032 in 2000 to 81,977 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newport Beach as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newport Beach?
The median resident of Newport Beach is 45.9 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.9%. 16.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newport Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 ±1.9 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% ±1.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±1.4 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±1.1 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.9% ±1.4 pts | 34.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.6% ±1.9 pts | 36.9% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.0 pts | 22.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.0% ±1.9 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.0% ±1.9 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.6% ±0.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±0.5 pts | 6.4% | −1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2% ±0.5 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 69.6% ±1.8 pts | 44.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.9% ±1.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±1.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newport Beach earn?
Half of Newport Beach's 37,965 households earn less than $156,867 a year (±$10,941), against $116,289 in Orange County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $156,573 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newport Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,867 ±$10,941 | $116,289 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $246,101 ±$10,601 | $156,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $112,622 ±$5,026 | $54,557 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% ±1.2 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±0.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±0.7 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±1.0 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newport Beach?
Owners occupy 52.1% of Newport Beach's occupied homes and renters 47.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $2,000,000 or more by its owner (). The median renter pays $3,316 a month including utilities, and 45.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newport Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $2,000,000 or more | $962,600 | −$336,964 |
| Median gross rent | $3,316 ±$90 | $2,434 | +$546 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.6% ±3.6 pts | 47.0% | +7.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,385 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.1% ±1.9 pts | 56.4% | −4.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.9% ±1.9 pts | 43.6% | – |
| Housing units | 45,185 ±902 | 1,146,169 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 45.3% ±1.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±0.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newport Beach building?
Builders took permits for 156 new housing units in Newport Beach in 2025 (108 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newport Beach work and get to work?
63.0% of Newport Beach's workers drive alone and 28.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Newport Beach | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±1.6 pts | 65.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.0% ±2.4 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.9% ±2.2 pts | 18.5% | +17.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±2.1 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newport Beach?
21 census tracts lie mostly in Newport Beach, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $110,250 (Tract 631.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 630.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 630.10Orange County | 7,116 | $122,153 |
| Tract 626.43Orange County | 6,794 | $207,557 |
| Tract 630.07Orange County | 6,705 | $171,538 |
| Tract 626.45Orange County | 6,023 | $180,417 |
| Tract 630.04Orange County | 5,617 | $124,957 |
| Tract 635Orange County | 5,499 | $143,381 |
| Tract 636.03Orange County | 5,657 | $160,933 |
| Tract 626.58Orange County | 5,078 | $141,250 |
| Tract 634Orange County | 4,628 | $185,694 |
| Tract 627.02Orange County | 4,355 | $163,750 |
| Tract 626.10Orange County | 13,289 | $114,347 |
| Tract 628Orange County | 3,464 | $198,846 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newport Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Newport Beach compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newport Beach is the 452nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 105th-most populous of 483 in California.
Newport Beach ranks 132nd of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 105th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 358th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 372nd | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 132nd | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 55th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 1st | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 673rd | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 98th | 988 |
| Median age | 272nd | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 863rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 141st | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 839th | 1,069 |
Newport Beach's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Newport Beach with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newport Beach?
3 of the 57 figures for Newport Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newport Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newport Beach.