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Newport

Washington · 2,114 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 $40,511. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,200. Households here earn about 47% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,114
+10%since 2000
from 1,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,432 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+10%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Newport
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,511
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,709 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,656
+63%since 2000
from $13,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
44.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,859)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(91)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other6.7%(141)
Diversity Score28.2%(595)
Diversity Score
28
+201%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport, Washington?

Newport, Washington has about 2,114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newport, Washington?

The typical household in Newport, Washington earns about $40,511 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 $159,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Newport, Washington?

About 14.9% 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 17.6% 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 423 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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