Newport, AR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Newport, Arkansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,616
Unemployment
8.9%
Poverty
27.0%
Median Home
$72,500
Median Income
$30,398
Median Rent
$600
Newport SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
3
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
7
Education
4
Commute
10
Newport, AR Crime Report
461
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,159.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
148.68%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 461 | 6,159.0 | 3,442.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 92 | 1,229.1 | 584.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 13.4 | 8.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 40.1 | 51.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 76 | 1,015.4 | 447.8 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 369 | 4,929.9 | 2,858.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 70 | 935.2 | 599.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 289 | 3,861.1 | 2,012.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 133.6 | 245.9 | 219.9 |
Newport, AR Cost Of Living
78
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 | 78 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 86 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 65 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 82 | 83 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 72.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 20.2% | 15.2% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 7.1% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 7.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Newport
| Gender | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport for adults over 25
| Education | Newport | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 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 | 10.9% | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.8% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 24.1% | 12.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.5% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.9% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.9% | 3.6% | 7.7% |
