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Newport

Maine · 1,776 residents · 3.516 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,799. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,700. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,776
+1%since 2000
from 1,754 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
505 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Newport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,799
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,793 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,478
+29%since 2000
from $15,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$457
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+68%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,714)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(53)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,674)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(28)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other3.3%(59)
Diversity Score14.2%(252)
Diversity Score
14
+373%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
14.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.1%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Maine?

Newport, Maine has about 1,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Maine?

The typical household in Newport, Maine earns about $25,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Maine expensive?

In Newport, Maine, the median home is worth about $116,700, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Maine?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Maine?

About 23.8% of people in Newport, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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