Newport, Rhode Island

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
25,087
Population
$81,330
Median Income
$622,800
Home Value
37.4
Median Age

Demographics

Newport has a population of 25,087 with a median age of 37.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
78.0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
7.5%
Other
3.2%
Asian
1.7%
Demographic Value
Total Population25,087
Median Age37.4
White78.0%
Black or African American7.5%
Asian1.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Other / Two or More Races3.2%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Newport is $81,330, which is 8.2% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $55,691. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

$81,330
Median Household Income
$55,691
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Newport is 10.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Newport, 95.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23.0% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.0%
Bachelor's+
51.8%
Graduate+
23.0%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher51.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree23.0%

Housing

The median home value in Newport is $622,800, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,527. The homeownership rate is 47.4%.

$622,800
Median Home Value
$1,527/mo
Median Rent
47.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$622,800
Median Monthly Rent$1,527
Homeownership Rate47.4%
Vacancy Rate21.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newport, Rhode Island?
The population of Newport, Rhode Island is 25,087 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Newport, Rhode Island?
The median household income in Newport, Rhode Island is $81,330. This is 8.2% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Newport, Rhode Island?
The median home value in Newport, Rhode Island is $622,800. The median monthly rent is $1,527.
What percentage of people in Newport have a college degree?
In Newport, Rhode Island, 51.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Newport, Rhode Island an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Newport, Rhode Island is 7.7x (median home value $622,800 vs. median income $81,330), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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