Newport is a town located in Carteret County North Carolina. Newport has a 2024 population of 4,534. Newport is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 3.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,372 in 2020.
The average household income in Newport is $99,373 with a poverty rate of 9.91%. The median age in Newport is 43.2 years: 43.3 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,277 | 74.01% |
| Two or more races | 532 | 12.01% |
| Black or African American | 506 | 11.43% |
| Asian | 113 | 2.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,686 | 2.31 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Married | 934 | 3.08 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 623 | 1.08 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
| Female | 121 | 2.55 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Male | 8 | 5.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 6.43% |
| Associates Degree | 651 | 19.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 430 | 12.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 300 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 761 | 22.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 995 | 29.33% |
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 | 2,484 | 2,305 | 563 |
| Black | 433 | 376 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 357 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 149 | 20 |
| Asian | 113 | 95 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,583 | $90,588 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $152,560 | $153,669 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,707 | $50,972 | $43,191 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,973 | $52,035 | $36,167 |
| Some College | $28,727 | $0 | $21,880 |
$42,973
Average Earnings
$52,035
Average Male
$36,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.18% of Newport residents speak only English, while 7.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,084 | 291 | 9.44% |
| Multiple | 479 | 44 | 9.19% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 38 | 24.05% |
| Black | 247 | 31 | 12.55% |
| Asian | 95 | 21 | 22.11% |
9.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.6%
Male Poverty Rate
12.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Hispanic, with 24.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is Multiple, with 9.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 16.55% |
| High School | 9.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.79% |
| Female Employed | 1.68% |
| Male Employed | 0.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,609 | $133,004 |
| Households | $76,091 | $99,373 |
| Married Families | $107,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $41,990 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
331
Number of Veterans
269
Male Veterans
62
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 141 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 99 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 75+ | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 9.7% |
| Black | 47 | 10.59% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 12.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
53.73%
Born in Newport
95.28%
Native Born
4.72%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
4.04%
Naturalized
95.28% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 53.73% having been born in North Carolina. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,738 | 41 | 0.87% |
| 2028 | 4,697 | 41 | 0.88% |
| 2027 | 4,656 | 40 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 4,616 | 41 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | 4,575 | 41 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | 4,534 | 40 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 4,494 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 4,503 | 55 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 4,448 | 76 | 1.74% |
| 2020 | 4,372 | -214 | -4.67% |
| 2019 | 4,586 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 4,588 | -13 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 4,601 | -21 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 4,622 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 4,630 | 9 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 4,621 | 20 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 4,601 | 35 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 4,566 | 381 | 9.1% |
| 2011 | 4,185 | 47 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 4,138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,349 | 833 | 33.11% |
| 1990 | 2,516 | -2,222 | -46.9% |