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Newport

Kentucky · 14,150 residents · 2.758 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,335. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,898 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,150
−17%since 2000
from 17,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,131 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 6,181 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+11%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Newport
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,335
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,451 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,516
+114%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.2% in 2000
57.0% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+64%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(15,457)
Black5.5%(936)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(287)
Asian0.4%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.1%(3,079)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(11,069)
Black9%(1,277)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(810)
Asian1%(136)
Other2.1%(299)
Diversity Score40.5%(5,726)
Diversity Score
40
+124%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Kentucky?

Newport, Kentucky has about 14,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Kentucky?

The typical household in Newport, Kentucky earns about $39,335 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Kentucky expensive?

In Newport, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $162,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Kentucky?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Kentucky?

About 26.4% of people in Newport, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,734 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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