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Newport East

Rhode Island · 11,069 residents · 5.753 sq mi
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The short version

Newport East has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,028. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $485,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,069
−3%since 2000
from 11,463 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,924 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1,871 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+12%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Newport East
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(302)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(587)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(518)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.6%(513)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(574)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(1,518)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(1,424)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(1,217)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(1,771)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.1%(1,446)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(786)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(413)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,028
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,552 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,415
+132%since 2000
from $25,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.507
+22%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$485,400
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,876
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−11%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newport East on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(10,237)
Black4%(456)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(249)
Asian1.8%(212)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(8,386)
Black5.6%(617)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(954)
Asian2.2%(238)
Other7.9%(874)
Diversity Score
51
+25%since 2009
from 41 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.8%(419)
Guatemalan1.6%(181)
Salvadoran1.4%(157)
Spaniard0.5%(53)
Mexican0.2%(26)
Ecuadorian0.2%(18)
Colombian0.1%(12)
Cuban0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.6%(64)
Filipino0.6%(61)
Chinese0.4%(47)
Korean0.3%(35)
Pakistani0.3%(31)
Ancestry
Irish22.5%(2,493)
English14.3%(1,585)
Italian11.8%(1,305)
Portuguese10%(1,109)
German6%(666)
French3.8%(423)
American3.1%(340)
Polish3%(327)
Brazilian2.7%(304)
Scottish2.1%(234)
Welsh1.4%(156)
Arab1.3%(140)
+ 27 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese1.1%(125)
Swedish1.1%(124)
Jamaican0.8%(93)
Cape Verdean0.6%(66)
Greek0.6%(61)
Slovak0.5%(56)
Norwegian0.5%(55)
Dutch0.3%(37)
British0.3%(35)
Ukrainian0.3%(35)
Lithuanian0.2%(27)
Russian0.2%(22)
Serbian0.2%(22)
Romanian0.2%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(20)
Slovene0.2%(18)
Nigerian0.2%(17)
Syrian0.1%(15)
Czech0.1%(13)
Ghanaian0.1%(10)
Finnish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Portuguese population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.9%(2,015)
Married41.7%(2,157)
Widowed4.1%(212)
Divorced15.3%(791)
Women 15+
Never married27.8%(1,247)
Married43.7%(1,959)
Widowed13.9%(625)
Divorced14.6%(656)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport East, Rhode Island?

Newport East, Rhode Island has about 11,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newport East, Rhode Island earns about $89,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport East, Rhode Island expensive?

In Newport East, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $485,400, and the typical rent is about $1,876 a month.

How educated are people in Newport East, Rhode Island?

About 42.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newport East, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport East, Rhode Island?

About 11.7% of people in Newport East, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport East, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport East, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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