Newport, AR

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    2024 Population
    8,024
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.8
    0.513% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    30.4%
    3.96% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $34,764
    6.33% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $162,600
    23% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,128
    4.92% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Newport, AR 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Newport, AR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Newport, AR are Arkansas State University-Newport (1,587 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Newport, AR was $162,600, and the homeownership rate was 55.1%.

    Most people in Newport, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Newport, AR is home to a population of 8.02k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.27% of Newport, AR residents were born outside of the country (182 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.99k people) in Newport, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 434 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Newport, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Newport, AR was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.99k ± 230
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.99k ± 273
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      434 ± 221
    5.62%
    Hispanic Population
    451 people

    In 2024, there were 2.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.99k people) in Newport, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.99k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 434 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.62% of the people in Newport, AR are hispanic (451 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Newport, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.27%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    182 people
    1.87%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    150 people

    As of 2024, 2.27% of Newport, AR residents (182 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport, AR was 1.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      92 ± 65
    2. Vietnam
      73 ± 51
    3. Korea
      45 ± 60

    Newport, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Newport, AR.

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    Health

    91.4% of the population of Newport, AR has health coverage, with 18.7% on employee plans, 39.7% on Medicaid, 19.8% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 31.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.63%
    Uninsured
    18.7%
    Employer Coverage
    39.7%
    Medicaid
    19.8%
    Medicare
    12%
    Non-Group
    1.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport, AR declined by 6.4% from 9.22% to 8.63%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Newport, AR employs 2.13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Newport, AR were Health Care & Social Assistance (423 people), Accommodation & Food Services (411 people), and Manufacturing (367 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($83,750), and Public Administration ($50,069).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.13k
    2024 Value
    ± 350
    −4.92%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newport, AR declined at a rate of −4.92%, from 2.24k employees to 2.13k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport, AR, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (315 people), Sales & Related Occupations (287 people), and Production Occupations (252 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.13k
    2024 Value
    ± 350
    −4.92%
    1 Year decline
    ± 24.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Newport, AR declined at a rate of −4.92%, from 2.24k employees to 2.13k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport, AR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (423 people), Accommodation & Food Services (411 people), and Manufacturing (367 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport, AR, though some of these residents may live in Newport, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $40,218
    Median earning men ± $8,292
    $22,111
    Median earning women ± $7,061

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,481), Public Administration ($47,788), and Manufacturing ($40,743).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($50,868), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,229), and Retail Trade ($22,121).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    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 Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Newport, AR awarded 1,587 degrees. The student population of Newport, AR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 647 male students and 1,221 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Newport, AR are White (1,014 and 64.3%), Black or African American (377 and 23.9%), Hispanic or Latino (102 and 6.47%), and Two or More Races (60 and 3.8%).

    The largest universities in Newport, AR by number of degrees awarded are Arkansas State University-Newport (1,587 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Newport, AR are General Health Services (388 and 24.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (145 and 9.14%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (129 and 8.13%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,868 students enrolled in Newport, AR, 34.6% men and 65.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,178 records, of which 62.3% were women and 37.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Health Services
      142 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      101 degrees awarded
    3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      97 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Newport, AR was General Health Services with 142 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Newport, AR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Arkansas State University-Newport
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1,587 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arkansas State University-Newport with 1,587 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 504 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newport, AR, which is 0.465 times less than the 1,083 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,014 degrees mean that there were 2.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 377 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($2,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($552) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Newport, AR was $162,600 in 2024, which is 0.489 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $132,200 to $162,600, a 23% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport, AR is 55.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Newport, AR have an average commute time of 13.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $162,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,932
    $1,365
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$238

    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, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    55.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 55.1% of the housing units in Newport, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.6%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $34,764
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,315
    2.48k
    Number of Households
    ± 344

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.48k households in Newport, AR grew to $34,764 from the previous year's value of $32,693.

    The following chart displays the households in Newport, AR 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 < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Newport, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Carpooled (8.8%)
    3. Walked (8%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Newport, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.8%) and those who walked to work (8%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    13.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Newport, AR have a shorter commute time (13.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.551% of the workforce in Newport, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport, AR (1.72k out of 5.66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

    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.

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