Newport County, RI

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2022 Population

85,442

0.097% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

46.4

1.75% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

7.77%

5.87% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$96,319

6.51% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$503,700

18.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

42,081

1.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Newport County, RI had a population of 85.4k people with a median age of 46.4 and a median household income of $96,319. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Newport County, RI declined from 85,525 to 85,442, a −0.097% decrease and its median household income grew from $90,435 to $96,319, a 6.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newport County, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.79%), White (Hispanic) (2.09%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.98%).

None of the households in Newport County, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Newport County, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newport County, RI are Salve Regina University (793 degrees awarded in 2022) and IYRS School of Technology & Trades (66 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Newport County, RI was $503,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Newport County, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport County, RI was 2 cars per household.

Newport County, RI borders Bristol County, MA, Bristol County, RI, Kent County, RI, and Washington County, RI.

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Population & Diversity

Newport County, RI is home to a population of 85.4k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.12% of Newport County, RI residents were born outside of the country (6.09k people).

In 2022, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.9k people) in Newport County, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.27k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.23k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.2% of Newport County, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Newport County, RI was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newport County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport County, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.9k ± 503
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.27k ± 583
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.23k ± 322

5.97%

Hispanic Population

5.1k people

5.97% of the people in Newport County, RI are hispanic (5.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newport County, RI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Rhode Island.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
34,203 ± 4,469 people
Guatemala
16,562 ± 3,136 people
Portugal
12,711 ± 2,752 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rhode Island was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 34,203 Rhode Island residents, followed by Guatemala with 16,562 and Portugal with 12,711.

Foreign-Born Population

7.12%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.09k people

6.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.68k people

As of 2022, 7.12% of Newport County, RI residents (6.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport County, RI was 6.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newport County, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,572 ± 342
Gulf War (2001-)
1,407 ± 266
Gulf War (1990s)
789 ± 254

Newport County, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newport County, RI employs 42.1k people. The largest industries in Newport County, RI are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,345 people), Educational Services (4,687 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,220 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,977), Finance & Insurance ($93,189), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,926).

Males in Rhode Island have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,610. The income inequality in Rhode Island (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

42.1k

2022 Value

± 1,609

−1.34%

1 Year decline

± 5.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newport County, RI declined at a rate of −1.34%, from 42.7k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport County, RI, are Management Occupations (5,689 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,560 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,503 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport County, RI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Rhode Island (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.1k

2022 Value

± 1,609

−1.34%

1 Year decline

± 5.47%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newport County, RI declined at a rate of −1.34%, from 42.7k employees to 42.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport County, RI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,345 people), Educational Services (4,687 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,220 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport County, RI, though some of these residents may live in Newport County, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,367

Median earning men ± $4,704

$44,937

Median earning women ± $2,309

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,702), Public Administration ($94,618), and Information ($92,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,159), Public Administration ($77,752), and Information ($75,353).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Y-Axis

1.31%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 488k people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 1.31% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 20.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Rhode Island.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

805
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
743
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
548
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Newport County, RI went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 63.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.09%).

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing the state of Rhode Island. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (63.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.09%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Newport County, RI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Rhode Island

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Jack Reed

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator from Rhode Island

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are the senators currently representing Rhode Island.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Rhode Island over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Rhode Island

Rhode Island is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Rhode Island have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Newport County, RI awarded 859 degrees. The student population of Newport County, RI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 984 male students and 1,971 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newport County, RI are White (683 and 80.5%), followed by Unknown (55 and 6.49%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 6.37%), and Two or More Races (24 and 2.83%).

The largest universities in Newport County, RI by number of degrees awarded are Salve Regina University (793 and 92.3%) and IYRS School of Technology & Trades (66 and 7.68%).

The most popular majors in Newport County, RI are General Business Administration & Management (115 and 13.4%), Registered Nursing (114 and 13.3%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (113 and 13.2%).

The median tuition cost in Newport County, RI for private four year colleges is $45,250.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Newport County, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,955 (33.3% men and 66.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,955 students enrolled in Newport County, RI, 33.3% men and 66.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,330 records, of which 68.3% were women and 31.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
114 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
52 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newport County, RI was Registered Nursing with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Newport County, RI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salve Regina University
793 degrees awarded
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
66 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salve Regina University with 793 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 307 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newport County, RI, which is 0.556 times less than the 552 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 683 degrees mean that there were 12.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 55 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Rhode Island.

Measure

In 2022, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.22% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (248k), Some college (184k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newport County, RI was $503,700 in 2022, which is 1.79 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $425,100 to $503,700, a 18.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport County, RI is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Newport County, RI have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport County, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newport County, RI is $96,319. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Newport County, RI was Census Tract 401.02 with a value of $140,840, followed by Census Tract 414 and Census Tract 413, with respective values of $136,389 and $131,875.

In 2023, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newport County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.887%.

Housing

Property

$503,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$20,278

$23,894

Median Property Taxes

±$972

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newport County, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newport County, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2022

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 66.8% of the housing units in Newport County, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newport County, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 401.02
Census Tract 414
Census Tract 413

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newport County, RI was Census Tract 401.02 with a value of $140,840, followed by Census Tract 414 and Census Tract 413, with respective values of $136,389 and $131,875.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Newport County, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$96,319

Median Household Income

± $3,121

35.8k

Number of Households

± 1,363

In 2022, the median household income of the 35.8k households in Newport County, RI grew to $96,319 from the previous year's value of $90,435.

The following chart displays the households in Newport County, RI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newport County, RI is from Rhode Island.

0.447

2022 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Rhode Island

In 2022, the income inequality in Rhode Island was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.831% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rhode Island was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rhode Island in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rhode Island across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74.2%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (5.47%)

In 2022, 74.2% of workers in Newport County, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newport County, RI have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Newport County, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newport County, RI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newport County, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newport County, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Newport County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.887%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport County, RI (6.37k out of 82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newport County, RI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12.7% of the children was living in poverty in Newport County, RI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.4% of the population of Newport County, RI has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 9.6% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 21.5% on non-group plans, and 2.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Newport County, RI see 1153 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.97% increase from the previous year (1109 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1003 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,153 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Newport County, RI

Primary care physicians in Newport County, RI see an average of 1,153 patients per year. This represents a 3.97% increase from the previous year (1,109 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Newport County, RI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.64%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

9.6%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

21.5%

Non-Group

2.72%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport County, RI grew by 6.22% from 3.43% to 3.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newport County, RI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 37.9 in Newport County, RI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Newport County, RI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.9% in Newport County, RI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Newport County, RI.