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Newport

New Jersey · 487 residents · 2.128 sq mi
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Newport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $159,300. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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

487
+2%vs 2021
vs 478 in 2021
2020 – 2024
229 / sq mi
+2%vs 2021
vs 225 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.1
−5%vs 2021
vs 50.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
47149351553655820202024Newport
2024533
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,182
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $53,750 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$24,589
−3%vs 2021
vs $25,344 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
30.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$159,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $155,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,328 in 2021
US average: $1,124
95.8%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
4.2% rent
3.0
+3%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(453)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(16)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score12.6%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(432)
Black2.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.1%(64)
13
+4%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
−4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
−7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.8% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
1.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−7%vs 2021
vs 25.4 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
89.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
8.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.4% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
51.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
13.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.4% in 2021
48.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.6% in 2021
1.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Newport, New Jersey?

Newport, New Jersey has about 487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newport, New Jersey earns about $53,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, New Jersey expensive?

In Newport, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, New Jersey?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, New Jersey?

About 30.6% of people in Newport, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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