Newport, AR
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Newport, Arkansas Summary
Life in Newport research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Newport over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Newport:
The population in Newport is 8,019.
The median home value in Newport is $81,726.
The median income in Newport is $32,693.
The cost of living in Newport is 80 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Newport is $605.
The unemployment rate in Newport is 12.5%.
The poverty rate in Newport is 29.3%.
The average high in Newport is 70.8° and the average low is 50.5°.
Newport SnackAbility
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Newport, AR Crime Report
Crime in Newport summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newport. Key points include:
There were 140 total crimes in Newport in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newport is 1,725.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newport is 492.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newport is 1,232.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newport is -18.59% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Newport Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 140 | 1,725.2 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 492.9 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 24.6 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 29 | 357.4 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 100 | 1,232.3 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 20 | 246.5 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 76 | 936.5 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 49.3 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Newport, AR Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Newport summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Newport. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Newport is 80 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Newport is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Newport is $81,726.
The median income in Newport is $32,693.
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Newport Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Newport | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 77 | 89 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 93 | 100 | |
Newport, AR Weather
The average high in Newport is 70.8° and the average low is 50.5°.
There are 70.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.5 inches of precipitation each year with 3.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Newport |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.4 |
Average High
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Newport Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Newport
The current population in Newport is 8,019. The population has increased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,019 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,984 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 7,829 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 7,552 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 7,616 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 7,695 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 7,770 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 7,781 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 7,782 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,817 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,829 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,848 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,867 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7,883 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newport
Newport is:
61.9% White with 4,967 White residents.
24.8% African American with 1,987 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 54 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 534 Two Or More residents.
5.4% Hispanic with 436 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 68.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 24.8% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 8.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Newport
Newport is 53.5% female with 4,293 female residents.
Newport is 46.5% male with 3,726 male residents.
| Gender | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Newport completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Newport completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Newport completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Newport completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Newport completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Newport completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Newport completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Newport completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Newport completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newport, Arkansas
13.2% of households in Newport earn Less than $10,000.
9.5% of households in Newport earn $10,000 to $14,999.
19.7% of households in Newport earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.9% of households in Newport earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.9% of households in Newport earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Newport earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Newport earn $75,000 to $99,999.
3.2% of households in Newport earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.0% of households in Newport earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.4% of households in Newport earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.2% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.5% | 5.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.7% | 9.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 13.3% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 17.5% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.2% | 14.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 5.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 6.3% | 12.6% |
