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Newport

North Carolina · 4,364 residents · 7.689 sq mi
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Newport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,469. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,364
+30%since 2000
from 3,349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+15%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Newport
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,469
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,629 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,904
+89%since 2000
from $14,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,135
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,724)
Black11.7%(391)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(124)
Asian1.1%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(1,228)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(3,281)
Black10.4%(453)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(193)
Asian2.7%(117)
Other2.1%(90)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,934)
Diversity Score
44
+21%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, North Carolina?

Newport, North Carolina has about 4,364 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, North Carolina?

The typical household in Newport, North Carolina earns about $57,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, North Carolina expensive?

In Newport, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $145,400, and the typical rent is about $1,135 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, North Carolina?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of people in Newport, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,795 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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