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Newport

Tennessee · 6,868 residents · 5.533 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,892. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,400. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,868
−5%since 2000
from 7,242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,241 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Newport
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,892
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,539 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,117
+17%since 2000
from $12,870 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−17%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(6,608)
Black5.3%(387)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(95)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(1,198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(5,987)
Black3.9%(267)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(221)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other4.2%(291)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,915)
Diversity Score
28
+69%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Tennessee?

Newport, Tennessee has about 6,868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Tennessee?

The typical household in Newport, Tennessee earns about $32,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Tennessee expensive?

In Newport, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $93,400, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Tennessee?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Tennessee?

About 31.5% of people in Newport, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 255 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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