Newport, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Newport, Rhode Island Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
24,663
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
14.5%
Median Home
$448,800
Median Income
$67,102
Median Rent
$1,236
Newport SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9
Newport, RI Crime Report
605
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,461.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-0.64%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newport / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 605 | 2,461.0 | 1,755.9 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 68 | 276.6 | 221.1 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 8 | 32.5 | 39.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 166.8 | 132.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 537 | 2,184.3 | 1,534.8 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 79 | 321.3 | 219.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 437 | 1,777.6 | 1,187.5 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 85.4 | 128.2 | 219.9 |
Newport, RI Cost Of Living
133
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
Newport's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newport | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 179 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 124 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24,663 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 24,762 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 24,745 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 24,570 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 24,459 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 24,599 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 24,340 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 24,376 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 24,597 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 24,957 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newport
| Race | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.2% | 72.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.3% | 5.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 15.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Newport
| Gender | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newport for adults over 25
| Education | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newport, Rhode Island
| Income | Newport | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 8.0% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 16.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 7.1% | 7.7% |
