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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Newport County

Rhode Island · 87,194 residents · 102.431 sq mi
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Newport County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $160,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87,194
+2%vs 2000
vs 85,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
851 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.8
−12%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K83K84K86K88K1990201020202024Newport County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,829
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,448 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,819
−37%vs 2000
vs $26,779 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $163,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $689 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+38%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(76,940)
Black3.5%(2,988)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,409)
Asian1.2%(1,033)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(15,595)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(81,999)
Black3.9%(3,429)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,723)
Asian1%(899)
Other1%(867)
Diversity Score18.4%(16,076)
Diversity Score
18
+1%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.8%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+37%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Newport County to nearby counties

NEWPORT COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$114,490+220%
Home value$513,800+221%
Population50,001−40%
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NEWPORT COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$106,638+198%
Home value$510,800+219%
Population129,795+56%
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NEWPORT COUNTY VS
Kent County
Income$94,345+163%
Home value$366,100+129%
Population173,495+109%
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NEWPORT COUNTY VS
Bristol County
Income$85,625+139%
Home value$451,200+182%
Population593,640+615%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport County, Rhode Island?

Newport County, Rhode Island has about 87,194 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newport County, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Newport County, Rhode Island earns about $35,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newport County, Rhode Island expensive?

In Newport County, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $160,100, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Newport County, Rhode Island?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newport County, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newport County, Rhode Island?

About 7.5% of people in Newport County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

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24 census tracts (top 20 by population)
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8 ZIP codes
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