In 2023, Newport, AR had a population of 8.02k people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $32,693. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Newport, AR grew from 7,984 to 8,019, a 0.438% increase and its median household income grew from $32,440 to $32,693, a 0.78% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newport, AR are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.66%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.98%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.41%).
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.
98.8% of the residents in Newport, AR are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Newport, AR are Arkansas State University-Newport (440402) (1,296 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2023, the median property value in Newport, AR was $132,200, and the homeownership rate was 49.6%.
Most people in Newport, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport, AR was 2 cars per household.
