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Newport

Vermont · 5,005 residents · 5.858 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,544. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $79,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,005
+13%since 1990
from 4,434 in 1990
1990 – 2025
854 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 757 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+12%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Newport
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,544
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,054
+91%since 1990
from $10,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
52.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
47.4% rent
3.1
−8%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(4,395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(45)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score4.6%(205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(4,759)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(64)
Asian0.6%(30)
Diversity Score6.6%(331)
7
+43%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Vermont?

Newport, Vermont has about 5,005 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport, Vermont?

The typical household in Newport, Vermont earns about $25,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Vermont expensive?

In Newport, Vermont, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Vermont?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Vermont?

About 18.2% of people in Newport, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 571 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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