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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport East

Rhode Island · 11,080 residents · 5.753 sq mi
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Newport East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,019. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $153,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,080
−3%vs 2000
vs 11,463 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,926 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.4
−9%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,019
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,552 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,361
−35%vs 2000
vs $25,193 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $721 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.2% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+48%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(10,237)
Black4%(456)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(249)
Asian1.8%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(2,223)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(10,323)
Black5.3%(589)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(144)
Asian1.1%(121)
Other0.4%(47)
Diversity Score18.9%(2,092)
Diversity Score
19
−3%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 13.6 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 East, Rhode Island?

Newport East, Rhode Island has about 11,080 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Newport East, Rhode Island earns about $35,019 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 $153,100, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Newport East, Rhode Island?

About 26.0% 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 5.2% of people in Newport East, Rhode Island 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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