Newport Beach, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Newport Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81,102 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1532.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.53% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 37,116 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Newport Beach declined by 9.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 82,386 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Newport Beach has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Newport Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $155,554 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.14% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newport Beach is about 61% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Newport Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $3,155 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 52.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Newport Beach is about 52.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,155 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newport Beach spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newport Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.5 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,840 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 26.9% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,515 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,688 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Newport Beach is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Newport Beach has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Newport Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Newport Beach has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Newport Beach | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newport Beach, California.
What is the population of Newport Beach, California?
The population of Newport Beach, California is 81,102, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Newport Beach, California?
The population density of Newport Beach, California is 1532.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Newport Beach, California?
The median household income in Newport Beach, California is $155,554, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Newport Beach, California?
The median home price in Newport Beach, California is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Newport Beach, California?
The unemployment rate in Newport Beach, California is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.