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Newport

Oregon · 10,256 residents · 9.976 sq mi
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Newport has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,256
+8%since 2000
from 9,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,028 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Newport
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,792
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,996 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,798
+40%since 2000
from $20,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$949
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(7,214)
Black0.5%(48)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,954)
Asian1.9%(193)
Other5.5%(568)
Diversity Score54.4%(5,579)
Diversity Score
54
+108%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Oregon?

Newport, Oregon has about 10,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Oregon?

The typical household in Newport, Oregon earns about $49,792 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 $277,800, and the typical rent is about $949 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Oregon?

About 28.6% 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 16.6% of people in Newport, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,819 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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