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Newport

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.551
State:
Arkansas

Newport is a city located in Jackson County, Arkansas. Newport has a 2026 population of 8,065. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Newport is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,016 in 2020.

The median household income in Newport is $34,764 with a poverty rate of 30.42%. The median age in Newport is 38.8 years: 36.7 years for males, and 40 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males.

8.1K
Total Population
595
Density (mi²)
8 0.1%
Growth

Newport Population

Newport Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,06580.1%
20258,05780.1%
20248,049-8-0.1%
20238,0571161.46%
20227,941-80-1%
20218,02150.06%
20208,01630.04%
20197,50960.08%
20187,503-104-1.37%
20177,607-143-1.85%
20167,750-7-0.09%
20157,757-33-0.42%
20147,790-22-0.28%
20137,812600.77%
20127,752-104-1.32%
20117,856-96-1.21%
20107,952730.93%
20007,8113524.72%
19907,459-880-10.55%
19808,3396147.95%
19707,72571810.25%
19607,00775312.04%
19506,2541,93344.74%
19404,321-226-4.97%
19304,54777620.58%
19203,7712146.02%
19103,55769124.11%
19002,86600%

Median Age

Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 36.7 years

Newport Adults

There are 6,583 adults, (1,488 of whom are seniors) in Newport.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,167 (51.9%)
Male: 3,857 (48.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newport includes 62.18% White, 24.85% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,98962.18%
Black or African American1,99424.85%
Two or more races7249.02%
Other race2262.82%
Asian590.74%
Native American320.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2262.82%
Two or more races2252.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,98962.18%
Black or African American1,99424.85%
Two or more races4996.22%
Asian590.74%
Native American320.4%

Newport Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newport 's average per capita income is $23,029. Household income levels show a median of $34,764. The poverty rate stands at 30.42%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$63,534-
Families$44,438$61,204
Households$34,764$50,327
Non Families$21,866$30,791

$23,029

Average Income

$34,764

Median Household Income

30.42%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)