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Newman, Illinois

City · Population 773 · #720 in Illinois
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Newman is a city in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 778 at the 2020 census..

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About Newman

Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Newman is a tiny community with an estimated population of 773.

Newman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,267 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Newman Unique

  • Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)773
Rank in state#720 of 1,294
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density1,267/sq mi
Coordinates39.7970, -87.9877

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