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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport

Washington · 1,691 residents · 1.476 sq mi
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Newport has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,076. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $47,700. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,691
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,146 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Newport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,076
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,709 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,481
−39%vs 2000
vs $13,900 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.5%
+4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$279
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
55.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
44.1% rent
3.0
−14%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(57)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(180)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.5%(26)
Diversity Score7.7%(130)
8
−18%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newport, Washington?

Newport, Washington has about 1,691 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport, Washington?

The typical household in Newport, Washington earns about $16,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport, Washington expensive?

In Newport, Washington, the median home is worth about $47,700, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Washington?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newport, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport, Washington?

About 28.5% of people in Newport, Washington 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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