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Rhode Island · 24,251 residents (2025 est.) · 7.656 sq mi
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Newport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,313. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $746,900. Despite a median home value of $746,900, the poverty rate sits 32% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,874
−6%since 2000
from 26,475 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,249 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,251 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,313
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,669 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,057
+128%since 2000
from $25,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+9%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$746,900
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,698
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.7
+111%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(21,623)
Black7.2%(1,893)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,467)
Asian1.3%(341)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(8,664)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(18,430)
Black5.9%(1,470)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,608)
Asian2.7%(672)
Other6.8%(1,694)
Diversity Score53.9%(13,406)
Diversity Score
54
+65%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Rhode Island?

Newport, Rhode Island has about 24,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Newport, Rhode Island earns about $86,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Rhode Island expensive?

In Newport, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $746,900, and the typical rent is about $1,698 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Rhode Island?

About 57.9% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Rhode Island?

About 16.5% of people in Newport, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,353 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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