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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport

Indiana · 651 residents · 0.872 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

651
+13%vs 2000
vs 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
747 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.6
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2463574675776881990201020202024Newport
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,391
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,571 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,586
−49%vs 2000
vs $16,771 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.8%
+10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $360 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
17.3% rent
1.3
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(561)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(648)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
1
−78%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.7%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newport, Indiana?

Newport, Indiana has about 651 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport, Indiana?

The typical household in Newport, Indiana earns about $20,391 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Indiana expensive?

In Newport, Indiana, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Indiana?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Indiana?

About 19.8% of people in Newport, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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