COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Newport County

Rhode Island · 85,433 residents · 102.431 sq mi

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Newport County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,448. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $163,200.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.6

US median: 35.2

More educated

38% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 23%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

85,433

−2%since 1990

from 87,194 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

834 / sq mi

−2%since 1990

from 851 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.6

+14%since 1990

from 33.8 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202485K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$50,448

+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $35,829 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$26,779

+59%since 1990

from $16,819 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.1%

−0.4 ptssince 1990

from 7.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$163,200

−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $160,100 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$689

−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $627 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

61.6%

+2.2 ptssince 1990

from 59.3% in 1990

38.4% rent

Afford Score

3.2

−28%since 1990

from 4.5 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic94%(81,999)

Black3.9%(3,429)

Hispanic / Latino2%(1,723)

Asian1%(899)

Diversity Score18.4%(16,076)

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.1%(76,940)

Black3.5%(2,988)

Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2,409)

Asian1.2%(1,033)

Diversity Score18.3%(15,595)

Diversity Score

−1%since 1990

from 18 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

38.3%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 30.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

87.7%

+5.0 ptssince 1990

from 82.8% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

15.0%

+3.8 ptssince 1990

from 11.2% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.4 min

−27%since 1990

from 21.0 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport County, Rhode Island?

Newport County, Rhode Island has about 85,433 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newport County, Rhode Island earns about $50,448 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 $163,200, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Newport County, Rhode Island?

About 38.3% 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 7.1% of people in Newport County, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newport County, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Newport County, Rhode Island has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,761 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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