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Newport

New Hampshire · 4,769 residents · 14.108 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,510. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $142,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,769
+19%since 2000
from 4,008 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
338 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Newport
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,510
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,788 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,581
+19%since 2000
from $16,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,900
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+75%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(3,915)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(18)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(86)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,590)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(52)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other1.8%(86)
Diversity Score8.7%(413)
Diversity Score
9
+304%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% 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
13.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, New Hampshire?

Newport, New Hampshire has about 4,769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Newport, New Hampshire earns about $39,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, New Hampshire expensive?

In Newport, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $142,900, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, New Hampshire?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, New Hampshire?

About 14.6% of people in Newport, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 997 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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