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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newport East

Rhode Island · 11,463 residents · 5.753 sq mi
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Newport East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,552. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $146,600. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,463
+3%since 1990
from 11,080 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,993 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,926 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.2
+10%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Newport East
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,552
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,019 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,193
+54%since 1990
from $16,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,600
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $153,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $663 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 56.2% in 1990
40.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−32%since 1990
from 4.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−9%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 11,463 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newport East, Rhode Island earns about $49,552 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 $146,600, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Newport East, Rhode Island?

About 35.5% 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 5.5% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 383 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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