Newport, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Newport, Arkansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,552
Unemployment
10.3%
Poverty
23.4%
Median Home
$83,700
Median Income
$32,783
Median Rent
$513
Newport SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
3/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
2
Amenities
7
Education
4
Commute
10
Newport, AR Crime Report
529
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,126.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
203.77%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 529 | 7,126.5 | 3,285.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 93 | 1,252.9 | 671.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 40.4 | 52.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 81 | 1,091.2 | 535.8 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 436 | 5,873.6 | 2,613.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 120 | 1,616.6 | 523.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 301 | 4,055.0 | 1,828.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 202.1 | 261.8 | 246.0 |
Newport, AR Cost Of Living
81
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newport | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 85 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 66 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 87 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 93 | 100 | |
Newport, AR Photos
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Rankings for Newport in Arkansas
Map Of Newport, AR
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Population over time in Newport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,552 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 7,695 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 7,770 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,781 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 7,782 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,817 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,829 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 7,848 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,867 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,883 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newport
| Race | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.5% | 71.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 20.8% | 15.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Newport
| Gender | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport for adults over 25
| Education | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newport, Arkansas
| Income | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.7% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23.2% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.1% | 14.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.3% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.3% | 11.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 4.0% | 8.3% |
