Newport County's estimated 2026 population is 82,745 with a growth rate of -0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newport County is the 4th largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 83,186 and has seen a growth of -0.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 49.2 years
Male: 44.6 years
There are 71,106 adults, (21,606 of whom are seniors) in Newport County.
Female: 42,794 (50.5%)
Male: 41,863 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Newport County includes 83.69% White, 3.44% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,849 | 83.69% |
| Two or more races | 6,661 | 7.87% |
| Black or African American | 2,916 | 3.44% |
| Other race | 2,522 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 1,448 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 171 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 90 | 0.11% |
Newport County's average per capita income is $61,038. Household income levels show a median of $103,514. The poverty rate stands at 8.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $150,895 | $193,146 |
| Families | $135,124 | $173,049 |
| Households | $103,514 | $138,641 |
| Non Families | $62,411 | $82,969 |
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