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Newport

Indiana · 515 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 $34,911. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−11%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
591 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2463574675776881990201020202024Newport
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,911
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,410
+16%since 2000
from $16,771 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Indiana?

Newport, Indiana has about 515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Indiana?

The typical household in Newport, Indiana earns about $34,911 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 $50,400, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Indiana?

About 2.9% 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 12.3% of people in Newport, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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