Newport is a city located in Campbell County Kentucky. Newport has a 2024 population of 13,700. It is also the county seat of Campbell County. Newport is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -3.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,147 in 2020.
The average household income in Newport is $86,075 with a poverty rate of 22.95%. The median age in Newport is 38.1 years: 35.8 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,211 | 86.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,057 | 7.45% |
| Two or more races | 549 | 3.87% |
| Other race | 301 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.13% |
| 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 | 6,664 | 1.98 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 3,545 | 1.18 | 27.4 | 72.6 |
| Married | 2,272 | 2.76 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Female | 630 | 3.37 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 217 | 2.63 | 71 | 29 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,073 | 9.9% |
| Associates Degree | 937 | 8.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,280 | 21.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,446 | 13.35% |
| High School Graduate | 2,538 | 23.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 547 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 2,012 | 18.57% |
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 | 9,648 | 8,264 | 3,453 |
| Black | 560 | 480 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 407 | 292 | 131 |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 167 | 95 |
| Other Race | 148 | 93 | 20 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 32 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,653 | $73,639 | $52,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,991 | $76,574 | $65,871 |
| High School Graduate | $29,991 | $32,606 | $29,762 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,633 | $51,332 | $43,315 |
| Some College | $41,641 | $49,716 | $25,417 |
$46,633
Average Earnings
$51,332
Average Male
$43,315
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.37% of Newport residents speak only English, while 4.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,038 | 2,236 | 20.26% |
| Black | 891 | 394 | 44.22% |
| Hispanic | 760 | 250 | 32.89% |
| Multiple | 537 | 172 | 32.03% |
| Other | 301 | 105 | 34.88% |
| Native | 18 | 13 | 72.22% |
22.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.71%
Male Poverty Rate
23.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Native, with 72.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is White, with 20.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.96% |
| Some College | 25.07% |
| High School | 19.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.41% |
| Female Employed | 9.44% |
| Male Employed | 7.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,578 | $132,919 |
| Households | $50,278 | $86,075 |
| Married Families | $131,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,631 | $44,225 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
696
Number of Veterans
640
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 241 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 192 |
| 55 to 64 | 170 |
| 75+ | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 642 | 5.98% |
| Black | 37 | 4.64% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 3.67% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 6.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
48.86%
Born in Newport
97.15%
Native Born
2.85%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
1.55%
Naturalized
97.15% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 48.86% having been born in Kentucky. 1.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,142 | -111 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 13,253 | -112 | -0.84% |
| 2027 | 13,365 | -112 | -0.83% |
| 2026 | 13,477 | -111 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 13,588 | -112 | -0.82% |
| 2024 | 13,700 | -112 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 13,812 | -87 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 13,899 | -167 | -1.19% |
| 2021 | 14,066 | -81 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 14,147 | -815 | -5.45% |
| 2019 | 14,962 | -132 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 15,094 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 15,103 | -115 | -0.76% |
| 2016 | 15,218 | -130 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 15,348 | -47 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 15,395 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 15,399 | -36 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 15,435 | -74 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 15,509 | 43 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 15,466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,048 | -1,823 | -9.66% |
| 1990 | 18,871 | -2,716 | -12.58% |
| 1980 | 21,587 | -4,411 | -16.97% |
| 1970 | 25,998 | -4,072 | -13.54% |
| 1960 | 30,070 | -974 | -3.14% |
| 1950 | 31,044 | 413 | 1.35% |
| 1940 | 30,631 | 887 | 2.98% |
| 1930 | 29,744 | 427 | 1.46% |
| 1920 | 29,317 | -992 | -3.27% |
| 1910 | 30,309 | 2,008 | 7.1% |
| 1900 | 28,301 | 3,383 | 13.58% |
| 1890 | 24,918 | 4,485 | 21.95% |
| 1880 | 20,433 | 5,346 | 35.43% |
| 1870 | 15,087 | 5,041 | 50.18% |
| 1860 | 10,046 | 4,151 | 70.42% |
| 1850 | 5,895 | -7,247 | -55.14% |