CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport

Oregon · 8,437 residents · 9.976 sq mi

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Newport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,137. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $68,400.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.8

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 32%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,437

−11%vs 2000

vs 9,532 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

846 / sq mi

−11%vs 2000

vs 955 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.8

−10%vs 2000

vs 40.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202411K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,137

−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $31,996 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,884

−37%vs 2000

vs $20,580 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.9%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,400

−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $132,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$380

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $572 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

53.7%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 51.9% in 2000

46.3% rent

Afford Score

2.8

−31%vs 2000

vs 4.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic84.7%(8,070)

Black0.4%(39)

Hispanic / Latino9%(854)

Asian1.7%(164)

Other0%

Diversity Score26.1%(2,492)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.3%(8,125)

Black0.4%(36)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(145)

Asian1.4%(115)

Other1.9%(161)

Diversity Score12.9%(1,084)

Diversity Score

−51%vs 2000

vs 26 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.9%

−6.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 26.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

84.0%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.5%

−4.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.7 min

−5%vs 2000

vs 12.3 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Oregon?

Newport, Oregon has about 8,437 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport, Oregon?

The typical household in Newport, Oregon earns about $24,137 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Oregon expensive?

In Newport, Oregon, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Oregon?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Oregon?

About 11.9% of people in Newport, Oregon 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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