Newport, RI

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2023 Population

25,029

0.231% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jack Reed

Democratic Party

US Senator

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.2

0.535% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.1%

13% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$83,562

2.74% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$669,500

7.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

11,297

1.35% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Newport, RI had a population of 25k people with a median age of 37.2 and a median household income of $83,562. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Newport, RI declined from 25,087 to 25,029, a −0.231% decrease and its median household income grew from $81,330 to $83,562, a 2.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newport, RI are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.55%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.96%).

None of the households in Newport, 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.

95.7% of the residents in Newport, RI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newport, RI are Salve Regina University (833 degrees awarded in 2023) and IYRS School of Technology & Trades (47 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Newport, RI was $669,500, and the homeownership rate was 49.6%.

Most people in Newport, RI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport, RI was 2 cars per household.

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United States Rhode Island Newport County, RI Providence-Warwick, RI-MA Southeast Rhode Island (Newport & Bristol Counties)--Newport City PUMA, RI

Population & Diversity

Newport, RI is home to a population of 25k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.85% of Newport, RI residents were born outside of the country (1.96k people).

In 2023, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.4k people) in Newport, RI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.78k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.15k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.7%

2023 Citizenship

96.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.7% of Newport, RI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Newport, RI was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport, RI

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.4k ± 597
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.78k ± 401
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.15k ± 338

10.6%

Hispanic Population

2.64k people

10.6% of the people in Newport, RI are hispanic (2.64k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

7.85%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.96k people

7.24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2023, 7.85% of Newport, RI residents (1.96k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport, RI was 7.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
689 ± 181
Gulf War (2001-)
446 ± 143
Gulf War (1990s)
199 ± 104

Newport, RI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newport, RI employs 11.3k people. The largest industries in Newport, RI are Accommodation & Food Services (1,794 people), Educational Services (1,407 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,384 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($99,821), Information ($98,802), and Finance & Insurance ($96,992).

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

11.3k

2023 Value

± 832

−1.35%

1 Year decline

± 10.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newport, RI declined at a rate of −1.35%, from 11.5k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport, RI, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,349 people), Management Occupations (1,316 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,303 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.3k

2023 Value

± 832

−1.35%

1 Year decline

± 10.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newport, RI declined at a rate of −1.35%, from 11.5k employees to 11.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport, RI, are Accommodation & Food Services (1,794 people), Educational Services (1,407 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,384 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport, RI, though some of these residents may live in Newport, RI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,978

Median earning men ± $12,055

$40,578

Median earning women ± $3,974

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($116,849), Public Administration ($99,857), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($100,875), Public Administration ($97,457), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,545).

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Newport, RI awarded 880 degrees. The student population of Newport, RI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 931 male students and 1,981 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newport, RI are White (712 and 81.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (73 and 8.4%), Unknown (33 and 3.8%), and Black or African American (24 and 2.76%).

The largest universities in Newport, RI by number of degrees awarded are Salve Regina University (833 and 94.7%) and IYRS School of Technology & Trades (47 and 5.34%).

The most popular majors in Newport, RI are General Business Administration & Management (108 and 12.3%), Registered Nursing (99 and 11.3%), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (95 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Newport, RI for private four year colleges is $47,180.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Newport, RI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,912 (32% men and 68% 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 2023 there were 2,912 students enrolled in Newport, RI, 32% men and 68% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,250 records, of which 68.4% were women and 31.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
50 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
99 degrees awarded
General Psychology
62 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newport, RI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 50 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Salve Regina University
833 degrees awarded
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Salve Regina University with 833 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 298 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newport, RI, which is 0.512 times less than the 582 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 712 degrees mean that there were 9.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 73 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 ($47,180) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,550) 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

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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, RI was $669,500 in 2023, which is 2.21 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $622,800 to $669,500, a 7.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport, RI is 49.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Newport, RI have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport, RI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newport, RI is $83,562. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Newport, RI was Census Tract 407 with a value of $112,887, followed by Census Tract 406 and Census Tract 409, with respective values of $95,436 and $95,139.

Housing

Property

$669,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$35,617

$5,291

Median Property Taxes

±$496

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, RI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

49.6%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 49.6% of the housing units in Newport, RI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newport, 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 407
Census Tract 406
Census Tract 409

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newport, RI was Census Tract 407 with a value of $112,887, followed by Census Tract 406 and Census Tract 409, with respective values of $95,436 and $95,139.

The following map shows all of the places in Newport, 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.

$83,562

Median Household Income

± $4,047

10.7k

Number of Households

± 815

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.7k households in Newport, RI grew to $83,562 from the previous year's value of $81,330.

The following chart displays the households in Newport, 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, 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 2023

Drove Alone (60.3%)
Worked At Home (16.4%)
Walked (10.6%)

In 2023, 60.3% of workers in Newport, RI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.4%) and those who walked to work (10.6%).

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

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newport, RI have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Newport, RI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newport, 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, RI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newport, RI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport, RI (3.34k out of 22.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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

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.

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

94.6% of the population of Newport, RI has health coverage, with 39.5% on employee plans, 13.6% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 25.2% on non-group plans, and 3.85% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

39.5%

Employer Coverage

13.6%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

25.2%

Non-Group

3.85%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport, RI grew by 5.05% from 5.17% to 5.43%.

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

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