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Newport

Washington · 1,921 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 $25,709. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,100. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,921
+14%since 1990
from 1,691 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,301 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,146 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+1%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Newport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,709
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,076 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,900
+64%since 1990
from $8,481 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.6%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
58.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.9% in 1990
41.7% rent
3.5
+17%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,663)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score7.7%(130)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,791)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(57)
Asian0.8%(15)
Diversity Score9.4%(180)
9
+22%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newport, Washington?

Newport, Washington has about 1,921 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport, Washington?

The typical household in Newport, Washington earns about $25,709 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Washington?

About 14.0% 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 23.6% of people in Newport, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 230 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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