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Newport

Nebraska · 68 residents · 0.318 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $68,300. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 177%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−31%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
214 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.0
+40%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3666971271571990201020202024Newport
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$27,200
+72%since 2000
from $15,785 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+177%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+209%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(5)
Diversity Score
7
+46%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+143%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Nebraska?

Newport, Nebraska has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Nebraska?

The typical household in Newport, Nebraska earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Nebraska expensive?

In Newport, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $68,300.

How educated are people in Newport, Nebraska?

About 0.0% 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 9.3% 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 79 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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