Newport is a town located in New Castle County Delaware. Newport has a 2024 population of 892. Newport is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 908 in 2020.
The average household income in Newport is $74,958 with a poverty rate of 10.34%. The median age in Newport is 27.8 years: 26.9 years for males, and 27.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 45.57% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 24.15% |
| Other race | 255 | 21.09% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 8.11% |
| Asian | 13 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 414 | 2.92 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 129 | 4.38 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 122 | 1.2 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 83 | 3.06 | 41 | 59 |
| Female | 80 | 3.03 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
42.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 120 | 18.15% |
| Associates Degree | 36 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 6.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 278 | 42.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 118 | 17.85% |
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 | 369 | 286 | 61 |
| Black | 143 | 130 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 87 | 7 |
| Other Race | 114 | 66 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 9 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $61,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,406 | $75,938 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,500 | $27,583 | $41,797 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $58,056 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,315 | $35,880 | $42,422 |
| Some College | $37,037 | $36,620 | $0 |
$37,315
Average Earnings
$35,880
Average Male
$42,422
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.81% of Newport residents speak only English, while 29.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 255 | 77 | 30.2% |
| Hispanic | 312 | 77 | 24.68% |
| White | 523 | 44 | 8.41% |
| Black | 292 | 4 | 1.37% |
10.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.02%
Male Poverty Rate
15.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Other, with 30.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is Black, with 1.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.81% |
| High School | 8.99% |
| Some College | 6.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.82% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Employed | 3.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,143 | $90,203 |
| Households | $59,833 | $74,958 |
| Married Families | $94,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $36,456 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 2.91% |
| Black | 5 | 2.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
53.6%
Born in Newport
85.36%
Native Born
14.64%
Foreign Born
12.08%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
85.36% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 53.6% having been born in Delaware. 12.08% 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 | 872 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2028 | 876 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 880 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 884 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 888 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 892 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 896 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 898 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 901 | -7 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 908 | 29 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 879 | -4 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 883 | -6 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 889 | -8 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 897 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 901 | -6 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 907 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 909 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 908 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 909 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 907 | 0 | 0% |