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Newport

Delaware · 910 residents · 0.467 sq mi
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Newport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,355. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 212 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $214,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
910
−19%since 2000
from 1,122 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,949 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 2,403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+9%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8579871K1K1K1990201020202024Newport
2024900
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,355
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,681
+41%since 2000
from $19,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,059
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
55.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(809)
Black10.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(152)
Asian1.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(598)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(440)
Black14.6%(133)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(280)
Asian1.1%(10)
Other3.3%(30)
Diversity Score79.4%(723)
Diversity Score
79
+49%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Delaware?

Newport, Delaware has about 910 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Delaware?

The typical household in Newport, Delaware earns about $68,355 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Delaware expensive?

In Newport, Delaware, the median home is worth about $214,100, and the typical rent is about $1,059 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Delaware?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Delaware?

About 12.8% of people in Newport, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 330 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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