Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

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2020 Population

131,383

0.155% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

45.3

0.891% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.49%

9.44% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$84,552

4.93% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$384,300

2.48% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

64,884

0.106% 1-year decline

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In 2020, Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI had a population of 131k people with a median age of 45.3 and a median household income of $84,552. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI declined from 131,587 to 131,383, a −0.155% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,582 to $84,552, a 4.93% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%), White (Hispanic) (2.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%).

10.6% of the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, 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.

97.3% of the residents in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI are Roger Williams University (1,203 degrees awarded in 2020), Salve Regina University (805 degrees), and Roger Williams University School of Law (146 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was $384,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%. Most people in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 2 cars per household.

Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI borders Attleboro City, North Attleborough, Swansea, Seekonk, Rehoboth & Plainville Towns PUMA, MA, Bristol (Outside New Bedford City) & Plymouth (South) Counties PUMA, MA, Fall River City & Somerset Town PUMA, MA, New Bedford City & Fairhaven Town PUMA, MA, Cranston & East Providence Cities PUMA, RI, Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, and Washington County PUMA, RI.

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Diversity

Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is home to a population of 131k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.16% of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents were born outside of the country (12k people).

In 2020, there were 30.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (115k people) in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.74k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are Portuguese (5,449 households), Spanish (2,859 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (827 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
115k ± 312
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.8k ± 363
White (Hispanic)
3.74k ± 412

4.85%

Hispanic Population

6.37k people

4.85% of the people in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are hispanic (6.37k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Portuguese
5,449 households (4.33%)
Spanish
2,859 households (2.27%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
827 households (0.657%)

10.6% of the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Portuguese. 4.33% of the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI reported speaking Portuguese at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12k people

8.62%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

As of 2020, 9.16% of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents (12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 8.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.6

In 2020, the median age of all people in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 45.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents was 45.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Portugal
2,240 ± 1,152 people
Azores Islands
1,412 ± 918 people
Brazil
547 ± 573 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Portugal, the natal country of 2,240 Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents, followed by Azores Islands with 1,412 and Brazil with 547.

Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

97%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.3% of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,359 ± 332
Gulf War (2001-)
1,523 ± 290
Gulf War (1990s)
1,174 ± 280

Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Rhode Island. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Rhode Island, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Rhode Island. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Rhode Island across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is $84,552. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $86,970, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $84,552 and $75,857.

Males in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,189. The income inequality in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI employs 64.9k people. The largest industries in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,608 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,173 people), and Construction (3,424 people), and the highest paying industries are Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($309,090), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($294,903), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($221,896).

Wages

Median Household Income

$84,552

2020 value

± $2,449

4.93%

1 Year Growth

± 4.09%

Households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have a median annual income of $84,552, which is more than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $80,582 in 2019, which represents a 4.93% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$94,290

Average Male Salary in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

± $13,941

$64,189

Average Female Salary in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

± $8,546

In 2020, full-time male employees in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI made 1.47 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

Asian
$75,051 ± $69,770
White
$68,347 ± $7,847
Other
$68,219 ± $103,774

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.493

2020 Wage GINI in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

0.49

2019 Wage GINI in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI

In 2020, the income inequality in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.617% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was Washington County PUMA, RI with a value of $86,970, followed by Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and Kent CountyWarwick City PUMA, RI, with respective values of $84,552 and $75,857.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.49% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI (9.27k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,434 ± 738
Hispanic
1,069 ± 286
Black
878 ± 282

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.9k

2020 Value

−0.106%

1 Year decline

± −0.106%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI declined at a rate of −0.106%, from 65k employees to 64.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, are Other managers (2,010 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,636 people), and Registered nurses (1,487 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, by number of employees, are Other managers (2,010 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,636 people), and Registered nurses (1,487 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI has an unusually high number of residents working as Military officer special & tactical operations leaders (14.6 times higher than expected), Marine engineers & naval architects (14.3 times), and Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (8.94 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, by average salary, are Dentists ($317,469), Physicians ($315,836), and Sales managers ($221,463).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.9k

2020 Value

−0.106%

1 Year decline

± −0.106%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI declined at a rate of −0.106%, from 65k employees to 64.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,608 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,173 people), and Construction (3,424 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, though some of these residents may live in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,608 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,173 people), and Construction (3,424 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI has an unusually high number of U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified (20.6 times higher than expected), U. S. Navy (16.9 times), and Sporting & athletic goods, & doll, toy & game manufacturing (12.7 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI, by average salary, are Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($309,090), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($294,903), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($221,896).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $12.6B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($10.2B) and Misc. mfg. prods. ($6.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Rhode Island products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Rhode Island.

$57.4B

2020 Value in Rhode Island

$99.7B

Projected 2050 Value in Rhode Island

73.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Rhode Island trade was $57.4B. This is expected to increase 73.8% to $99.7B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Rhode Island trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Rhode Island to other states, or from other states to Rhode Island.

Most Common Trade Partners

Massachusetts
$12.4B
Connecticut
$4.56B
New York
$2.87B

In 2020, the top outbound Rhode Island domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $12.4B, followed by Connecticut with $4.56B and New York and $2.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Rhode Island shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%). The most partisan county was Newport County, RI with 63.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI. Showing the available data for Rhode Island.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (59.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.977%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rhode Island went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 59.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.977%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rhode Island for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Rhode Island.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Rhode Island

59.5% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Rhode Island

Newport County, RI
63.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bristol County, RI
63.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Providence County, RI
60.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Rhode Island was Newport County, RI with 63.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Rhode Island colored by their party leaning.

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 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 2020, universities in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI awarded 2,192 degrees. The student population of Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI is skewed towards women, with 3,544 male students and 4,511 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI are White (1,672 and 77.8%), followed by Unknown (197 and 9.17%), Hispanic or Latino (133 and 6.19%), and Black or African American (56 and 2.61%).

The largest universities in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI by number of degrees awarded are Roger Williams University (1,203 and 54.9%), Salve Regina University (805 and 36.7%), and Roger Williams University School of Law (146 and 6.66%).

The most popular majors in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI are Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (245 and 11.2%), General Business Administration & Management (184 and 8.39%), and Law (143 and 6.52%).

The median tuition cost in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI for private four year colleges is $38,311.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
110 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
155 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
112 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Roger Williams University
1,203 degrees awarded
Salve Regina University
805 degrees awarded
Roger Williams University School of Law
146 degrees awarded

$38,311

Median Private

In 2020, the Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Roger Williams University with 1,203 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

899

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,293

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 899 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI, which is 0.695 times less than the 1,293 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,672 degrees awarded
Unknown
197 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
133 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Southeast Rhode Island--Newport & Bristol Counties--Newport City PUMA, RI was White students. These 1,672 degrees mean that there were 8.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 197 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI was $384,300 in 2020, which is 1.67 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $375,000 to $384,300, a 2.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is 66.8%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$384,300

2020 Median

± $6,866

$375,000

2019 Median

± $5,828

In 2020, the median property value in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI grew to to $384,300 from the previous year's value of $375,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$84,552

Median Household Income

± $2,449

53.5k

Number of Households

± 1,603

In 2020, the median household income of the 53.5k households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI grew to $84,552 from the previous year's value of $80,582.

The following chart displays the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

2020 Homeownership

65.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 66.8% of the housing units in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

24 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (8.06%)
Carpooled (5.9%)

In 2020, 78.1% of workers in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.06%) and those who carpooled to work (5.9%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

97% of the population of Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI has health coverage, with 51.4% on employee plans, 9.89% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 2.57% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Rhode Island was $9,551 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($9,160).

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see 1006 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.24% decrease from the previous year (1029 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1522 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 236 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Kent County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (11%). Additionally, Kent County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (30.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,006 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rhode Island

Primary care physicians in Rhode Island see an average of 1,006 patients per year. This represents a 2.24% decrease from the previous year (1,029 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,551

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Rhode Island

$4,620

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,934

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,901

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Rhode Island (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $9,160 to $9,551.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

Uninsured

51.4%

Employer Coverage

9.89%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport & Bristol CountiesNewport City PUMA, RI declined by 6.23% from 3.2% to 3%.

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