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Newport

Indiana · 416 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 $47,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 162 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
−28%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
477 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+22%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2463574675776881990201020202024Newport
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,108
+38%since 2000
from $16,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other14.6%(61)
Diversity Score31.2%(130)
Diversity Score
31
+505%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Indiana?

Newport, Indiana has about 416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Indiana?

The typical household in Newport, Indiana earns about $47,500 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 $54,700.

How educated are people in Newport, Indiana?

About 7.2% 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 6.1% 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 235 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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