Newport, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Newport, Rhode Island Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,697
Unemployment
8.6%
Poverty
14.4%
Median Home
$495,000
Median Income
$68,201
Median Rent
$1,326
Newport SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Newport, RI Crime Report
444
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,834.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-21.80%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 444 | 1,834.6 | 1,476.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 74 | 305.8 | 230.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 16.5 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 231.4 | 157.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 370 | 1,528.8 | 1,245.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 50 | 206.6 | 166.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 295 | 1,218.9 | 935.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 103.3 | 142.7 | 246.0 |
Newport, RI Cost Of Living
137
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
1.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newport | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 179 | 118 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 125 | 127 | 100 | |
Newport, RI Photos
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Rankings for Newport in Rhode Island
Map Of Newport, RI
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Population over time in Newport
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24,697 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 24,762 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 24,745 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 24,570 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 24,459 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 24,599 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 24,340 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 24,376 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 24,597 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 24,957 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newport
| Race | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 71.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.0% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 15.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Newport
| Gender | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport for adults over 25
| Education | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newport, Rhode Island
| Income | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 7.7% | 8.3% |
