Newport is a city located in Pend Oreille County Washington. Newport has a 2024 population of 2,246. It is also the county seat of Pend Oreille County. Newport is currently growing at a rate of 1.31% annually and its population has increased by 5.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,128 in 2020.
The average household income in Newport is $55,748 with a poverty rate of 23.82%. The median age in Newport is 38.8 years: 30.1 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,911 | 89.47% |
| Two or more races | 126 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 67 | 3.14% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 1.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 834 | 2.42 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Married | 339 | 3.3 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 294 | 1.38 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Female | 189 | 2.4 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 12 | 3.58 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
57.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 101 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 136 | 9.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 4.46% |
| High School Graduate | 516 | 37.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 439 | 32.09% |
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 | 1,290 | 1,179 | 194 |
| Other Race | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,894 | $59,375 | $58,807 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $73,269 |
| High School Graduate | $28,967 | $48,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,303 | $52,563 | $26,927 |
| Some College | $41,563 | $52,279 | $36,500 |
$37,303
Average Earnings
$52,563
Average Male
$26,927
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.3% of Newport residents speak only English, while 0.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,805 | 430 | 23.82% |
| Multiple | 126 | 46 | 36.51% |
| Black | 17 | 3 | 17.65% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| Other | 64 | 1 | 1.56% |
23.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.27%
Male Poverty Rate
26.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Multiple, with 36.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is Other, with 1.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.17% |
| Some College | 16.89% |
| High School | 13.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Male Employed | 15.57% |
| Female Employed | 9.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,194 | $62,704 |
| Households | $46,250 | $55,748 |
| Married Families | $83,510 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,813 | $40,375 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
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
93
Number of Veterans
90
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 6.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
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
58.99%
Born in Newport
99.06%
Native Born
0.94%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
99.06% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 58.99% having been born in Washington. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,394 | 29 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 2,365 | 30 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 2,335 | 30 | 1.3% |
| 2026 | 2,305 | 29 | 1.27% |
| 2025 | 2,276 | 30 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 2,246 | 29 | 1.31% |
| 2023 | 2,217 | 16 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 2,201 | 18 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 2,183 | 55 | 2.58% |
| 2020 | 2,128 | -80 | -3.62% |
| 2019 | 2,208 | 15 | 0.68% |
| 2018 | 2,193 | 28 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 2,165 | 28 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 2,137 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,141 | 23 | 1.09% |
| 2014 | 2,118 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 2,119 | -23 | -1.07% |
| 2012 | 2,142 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 2,143 | -7 | -0.33% |
| 2010 | 2,150 | 0 | 0% |