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Newport

Arkansas · 8,005 residents · 13.551 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,700. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,005
+2%since 2000
from 7,811 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
591 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+6%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Newport
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,783
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,151 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,690
+6%since 2000
from $15,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $330 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66%(5,152)
Black31.5%(2,463)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(88)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(4,433)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(5,142)
Black27.7%(2,220)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(275)
Asian0.7%(57)
Other6.8%(546)
Diversity Score66.6%(5,328)
Diversity Score
67
+17%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Arkansas?

Newport, Arkansas has about 8,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Arkansas?

The typical household in Newport, Arkansas earns about $32,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Arkansas expensive?

In Newport, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Arkansas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Arkansas?

About 23.4% of people in Newport, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 546 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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