Newport is a city located in Cocke County Tennessee. Newport has a 2024 population of 7,009. It is also the county seat of Cocke County. Newport is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,863 in 2020.
The average household income in Newport is $48,668 with a poverty rate of 27.89%. The median age in Newport is 42.6 years: 44.7 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,934 | 86.24% |
| Two or more races | 600 | 8.72% |
| Asian | 134 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.25% |
| Other race | 80 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.32% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,164 | 2.1 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Non Family | 1,394 | 1.16 | 37.2 | 62.8 |
| Married | 916 | 2.88 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 760 | 2.74 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
| Male | 94 | 3.31 | 83 | 17 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 8.76% |
| Associates Degree | 501 | 10.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 502 | 10.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 2.64% |
| High School Graduate | 2,098 | 43.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 354 | 7.37% |
| Some College | 803 | 16.71% |
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 | 4,316 | 3,683 | 611 |
| 2+ Races | 252 | 169 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 111 | 0 |
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Black | 47 | 35 | 13 |
| Native American | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 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 black people with a rate of 27.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,570 | $44,036 | $55,142 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,370 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,159 | $43,610 | $23,840 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,490 | $39,479 | $17,841 |
| Overall | $42,297 | $44,106 | $36,701 |
| Some College | $46,045 | $59,205 | $37,175 |
$42,297
Average Earnings
$44,106
Average Male
$36,701
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.77% of Newport residents speak only English, while 4.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,567 | 1,285 | 23.08% |
| Multiple | 596 | 426 | 71.48% |
| Hispanic | 451 | 273 | 60.53% |
| Black | 45 | 8 | 17.78% |
27.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.98%
Male Poverty Rate
27.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Multiple, with 71.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is Black, with 17.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.64% |
| High School | 23.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,179 | $58,626 |
| Households | $40,096 | $48,668 |
| Married Families | $64,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,894 | $32,761 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
612
Number of Veterans
527
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| Korea | 92 |
| Vietnam | 90 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 187 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
| 75+ | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 12.16% |
| Black | 1 | 1.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
70.89%
Born in Newport
97.85%
Native Born
2.15%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
97.85% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 70.89% having been born in Tennessee. 0.73% 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 | 7,193 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2028 | 7,156 | 37 | 0.52% |
| 2027 | 7,119 | 36 | 0.51% |
| 2026 | 7,083 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2025 | 7,046 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2024 | 7,009 | 36 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 6,973 | 74 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 6,899 | 71 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 6,828 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 6,863 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 6,862 | -50 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 6,912 | 100 | 1.47% |
| 2017 | 6,812 | 21 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 6,791 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 6,778 | -34 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 6,812 | -57 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 6,869 | -41 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 6,910 | 45 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 6,865 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 6,900 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,242 | 119 | 1.67% |
| 1990 | 7,123 | -457 | -6.03% |
| 1980 | 7,580 | 252 | 3.44% |
| 1970 | 7,328 | 880 | 13.65% |
| 1960 | 6,448 | 2,556 | 65.67% |
| 1950 | 3,892 | 317 | 8.87% |
| 1940 | 3,575 | 586 | 19.61% |
| 1930 | 2,989 | 236 | 8.57% |
| 1920 | 2,753 | -4,440 | -61.73% |