Newport, KY Demographics
What is the population of Newport?
There are 14,190 residents in Newport, with a median age of 38.1. Of this, 53.42% are males and 46.58% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.8% of the resident pool in Newport, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.9%. Additionally, 1.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,892 people in Newport currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 14,190 | -1.3% |
| Male Population | 7,581 | -3.2% |
| Female Population | 6,609 | 0.9% |
Male Population 53.42%
Female Population 46.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.1 | -0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,594 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 412 | -11.2% |
| Not Citizen | 184 | -9.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.8%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.9%
Not Citizen 1.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 12 | -72.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 932 | 3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 947 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,249 | 7.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,892 | -1.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.09%
Moved from Same County 6.64%
Moved from Same State 6.75%
Moved from Different State 8.9%
Same House as Last Year 77.62%
What are the employment statistics in Newport?
White-collar workers make up 81.03% of the working population in Newport, while blue-collar employees account for 18.97%. There are also 476 entrepreneurs in Newport (7.1% of the workforce); 4,839 workers employed in private companies (72.16%); and 727 people working in governmental institutions (10.84%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,434 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,272 | 3.9% |
White Collar 81.03%
Blue Collar 18.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 476 | 7.2% |
| Private Companies | 4,839 | 1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 727 | -8.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 664 | -5.7% |
Self Employees 7.1%
Private Companies 72.16%
Governmental Workers 10.84%
Not for Profit Companies 9.9%
How many households are there in Newport?
There are a total of 6,664 households in Newport, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 46.8% of these Newport households, while non-family units account for the remaining 53.2%. Additionally, 20.69% of households have children and 79.31% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,664 | -0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 3,119 | -1.4% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,545 | 0.2% |
Family Households 46.8%
Non-Family Households 53.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,379 | -3.0% |
| Households without Children | 5,285 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 20.69%
Households without Children 79.31%
What are the median and average incomes in Newport?
The average annual household income in Newport is $86,075, while the median household income sits at $50,278 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,628, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $75,690. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,723 and $24,167, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $86,075 | 12.8% |
| Median Household Income | $50,278 | 14.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 10,074 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Newport?
There are 7,645 housing units in Newport, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1948. Of the 6,664 occupied housing units in Newport, 49.67% are owner-occupied, while 50.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.15% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $212,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,044 per month in Newport.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,645 | -1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1948 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,530 | -6.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 358 | -8.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 700 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 522 | -9.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 562 | 30.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 482 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 349 | 27.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 577 | 5.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 565 | -0.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,664 | -0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,310 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $3,354 | -3.0% |
Owner Occupied 49.67%
Renter Occupied 50.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,289 | 8.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,021 | -10.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $212,300 | 14.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $170,100 | 36.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,044 | 14.1% |
With Mortgage 69.15%
Without Mortgage 30.85%
What is the level of education in Newport?
Approximately 34.45% of the population in Newport holds a high school degree (that's 4,143 residents), while 20.13% have attained a college certificate (2,949 locals) and 19.87% have a bachelor's degree (2,390 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 547 | -7.3% |
| Some High School | 4,143 | -3.4% |
| Some College | 2,949 | 8.0% |
| Associate Degree | 1,069 | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2,390 | -2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,456 | -6.8% |
No High School 4.55%
Some High School 34.45%
Some College 20.13%
Associate Degree 8.89%
Bachelor's Degree 19.87%
Graduate Degree 12.11%
What is the marital status of Newport residents?
A total of 4,517 people in Newport have never been married (which represents 36.82% of the total population), while 4,979 of them are wedded (40.59%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 150 (1.22%) and 1,972 (16.07%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,517 | -4.7% |
| Married | 4,979 | -0.9% |
| Separated | 150 | -35.3% |
| Widowed | 800 | -5.4% |
| Divorced | 1,972 | 1,972.0% |
Never Married 36.82%
Married 40.59%
Separated 1.22%
Widowed 6.52%
Divorced 16.07%
What are the most common means of transportation in Newport?
The top three means of transportation people in Newport use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 4,894 residents commute by car, 301 prefer going to work by walking and 156 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,894 | -3.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 156 | -14.3% |
| Bicycle | 35 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 301 | 6.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Newport by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.