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Newport County

Rhode Island · 82,888 residents · 102.431 sq mi
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Newport County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,239. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,800. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,888
−3%since 2000
from 85,433 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K83K84K86K88K1990201020202024Newport County
202485K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,239
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,994
+38%since 2000
from $26,779 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,800
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+79%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(72,836)
Black3.2%(2,645)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(3,512)
Asian1.5%(1,263)
Other2.2%(1,839)
Diversity Score26.2%(21,679)
Diversity Score
26
+43%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newport County, Rhode Island?

Newport County, Rhode Island has about 82,888 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newport County, Rhode Island earns about $67,239 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 $388,800, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Newport County, Rhode Island?

About 43.4% 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 7.3% 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 4,306 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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