Population 84,657 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newport County
Household size in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.54 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Newport County are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.33 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 40.5 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.7 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.2 | +2.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.8, Newport County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Newport County: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newport County
Renters in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4% | 37.0% | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.4% | 39.0% | 39.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 38.6% | 39.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 36.8% | 36.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Newport County is about as common as it is nationally: 32.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Providence area overall (36.8%). Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 10.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.5% of the housing in Newport County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1959 | 1957 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1959 | 1958 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1960 | 1959 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Newport County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Providence area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,126 | $928 | $941 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,118 | $974 | $988 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,349 | $1,103 | $1,123 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,760 | $1,439 | $1,448 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$634 | +$511 | +$507 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newport County costs $1,760 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $634 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newport County
Bachelor's degrees in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 28.5% | 30.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 29.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.3% | 32.4% | 34.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 35.2% | 37.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Newport County: 54.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 11.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 82.1% | 83.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 83.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 87.5% | 88.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 88.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Newport County: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newport County
| Period | Newport County | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Newport County is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newport County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport County | 2.25 | 46.8 | 6.9% | 32.1% | 14.5% | 1965 | $1,760 | 54.1% | 95.6% | 5.6% |
| Kent County | 2.40 | 44.4 | 9.5% | 26.9% | 5.8% | 1966 | $1,442 | 34.8% | 93.3% | 4.7% |
| Washington County | 2.38 | 46.0 | 7.7% | 22.5% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,461 | 53.6% | 95.8% | 4.6% |
| Dukes County | 2.86 | 50.5 | 12.4% | 17.9% | 51.7% | 1981 | $1,542 | 53.3% | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| New London County | 2.38 | 43.4 | 11.4% | 32.4% | 9.7% | 1968 | $1,478 | 36.6% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Barnstable County | 2.20 | 54.1 | 6.9% | 18.9% | 29.4% | 1977 | $1,772 | 48.4% | 96.2% | 4.9% |
| Middlesex County | 2.35 | 45.3 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,540 | 44.7% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
| Putnam County | 2.72 | 44.4 | 7.9% | 16.2% | 8.6% | 1968 | $1,962 | 45.3% | 92.8% | 4.5% |
| Dutchess County | 2.49 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 30.8% | 6.7% | 1970 | $1,686 | 41.4% | 92.5% | 5.2% |
| Orange County | 3.09 | 37.6 | 10.4% | 32.2% | 8.9% | 1976 | $1,781 | 30.9% | 88.8% | 5.3% |
| Sullivan County | 2.61 | 41.0 | 15.9% | 32.6% | 34.1% | 1973 | $1,223 | 28.8% | 87.1% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newport County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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