Newport

Newport

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Newport is 4,234. The population is expected to grow to 4,583 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.60%.

The median age of Newport residents is 39.

The diversity index of Newport is 61.6, meaning that there is a 62% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Newport is $92,994 and projected to be $104,320 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,141, projected to be $42,266 in 2031. 2.93% of households – 124 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $859,623 and the average disposable income is $68,929.

There are 1,779 housing units in Newport; 1,177 are owner-occupied, 512 are rented, and 90 are vacant. The average home value is $488,579, with 368 homes built in 2010 or later, and 167 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 138 businesses in Newport, employing 1,244 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,627 age 16 and above. 1,586 workers commute into Newport from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,031 residents both live and work in/around Newport. The average travel time is 25.2 minutes. 1.75% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.24% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,692 drive alone, 398 carpool, and 13 take public transportation. 50 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 474 residents work from home.

830 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 513 have associates degrees, 532 have bachelor’s degrees, and 264 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09