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Newport

Nebraska · 69 residents (2025 est.) · 0.318 sq mi
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Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $50,700. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46
−53%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.7
+21%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:69 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3666971271571990201020202024Newport
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$41,800
+165%since 2000
from $15,785 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
+47.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+27%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(46)
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
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Nebraska?

Newport, Nebraska has about 46 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Newport, Nebraska expensive?

In Newport, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $50,700.

How educated are people in Newport, Nebraska?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Nebraska?

About 15.2% of people in Newport, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 101 residents, a change of about -69 percent over that period.

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

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