Newport is a city located in Jackson County Arkansas. Newport has a 2024 population of 8,114. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Newport is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Newport is $46,285 with a poverty rate of 29.26%. The median age in Newport is 39 years: 35.7 years for males, and 40.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,971 | 61.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,987 | 24.78% |
| Two or more races | 773 | 9.64% |
| Other race | 193 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,567 | 2.2 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 1,133 | 1.1 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Married | 750 | 3.26 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Female | 540 | 2.92 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 144 | 2.72 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
49.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 784 | 13.33% |
| Associates Degree | 492 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 340 | 5.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 261 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,459 | 41.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 5.09% |
| Some College | 1,245 | 21.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,949 | 3,308 | 471 |
| Black | 1,298 | 969 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 449 | 374 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 253 | 248 | 26 |
| Other Race | 85 | 84 | 26 |
| Asian | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Native American | 41 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 30.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,143 | $0 | $41,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,938 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,656 | $19,044 | $11,595 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,664 | $20,792 | $20,622 |
| Some College | $21,711 | $18,971 | $22,139 |
$20,664
Average Earnings
$20,792
Average Male
$20,622
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.75% of Newport residents speak only English, while 2.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,518 | 983 | 27.94% |
| Black | 1,346 | 466 | 34.62% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 181 | 49.86% |
| Other | 165 | 165 | 100% |
| Multiple | 627 | 46 | 7.34% |
29.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.64%
Male Poverty Rate
31.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is Multiple, with 7.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.22% |
| Some College | 11.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.56% |
| Female Employed | 25.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.16% |
| Male Employed | 12.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,111 | $56,877 |
| Households | $32,693 | $46,285 |
| Married Families | $62,905 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,955 | $28,393 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
361
Number of Veterans
345
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 75+ | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 7.14% |
| Black | 50 | 2.92% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
44.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.1%
Labor Force Participation
32.4%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.29%
Born in Newport
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
98.13% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 78.29% having been born in Arkansas. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,241 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 8,215 | 25 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 8,190 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 8,164 | 25 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 8,139 | 25 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 8,114 | 25 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 8,089 | 116 | 1.45% |
| 2022 | 7,973 | -54 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 8,027 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 8,013 | 504 | 6.71% |
| 2019 | 7,509 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 7,503 | -104 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 7,607 | -143 | -1.85% |
| 2016 | 7,750 | -7 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 7,757 | -33 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 7,790 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 7,812 | 60 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 7,752 | -104 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 7,856 | -96 | -1.21% |
| 2010 | 7,952 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,811 | 352 | 4.72% |
| 1990 | 7,459 | -880 | -10.55% |
| 1980 | 8,339 | 614 | 7.95% |
| 1970 | 7,725 | 718 | 10.25% |
| 1960 | 7,007 | 753 | 12.04% |
| 1950 | 6,254 | 1,933 | 44.74% |
| 1940 | 4,321 | -226 | -4.97% |
| 1930 | 4,547 | 776 | 20.58% |
| 1920 | 3,771 | 214 | 6.02% |
| 1910 | 3,557 | 691 | 24.11% |
| 1900 | 2,866 | -5,375 | -65.22% |