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Newport East

Rhode Island · 11,769 residents · 5.753 sq mi
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Newport East is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,151. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $356,700. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,769
+3%since 2000
from 11,463 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,046 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K12K1990201020202024Newport East
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,151
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,552 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,916
+31%since 2000
from $25,193 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$356,700
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
46.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+94%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(9,852)
Black4.7%(550)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(569)
Asian3%(349)
Other2.3%(268)
Diversity Score33.9%(3,988)
Diversity Score
34
+75%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport East, Rhode Island?

Newport East, Rhode Island has about 11,769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newport East, Rhode Island earns about $62,151 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 $356,700, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Newport East, Rhode Island?

About 36.0% 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 8.7% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 689 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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