Newport, Tennessee Population 2022
Newport is a city located in Cocke County Tennessee. Newport has a 2020 population of 6,776. It is also the county seat of Cocke County. Newport is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,919 in 2010.
The average household income in Newport is $32,160 with a poverty rate of 31.52%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $661 per month, and the median house value is $93,400. The median age in Newport is 43.1 years, 42.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
Newport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newportwas:
- White: 87.23%
- Asian: 4.40%
- Black or African American: 4.14%
- Two or more races: 2.81%
- Native American: 0.95%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.48%
- Other race: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,640 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 35,432 | -208 | -0.59% |
| 2012 | 35,530 | 98 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 35,400 | -130 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 35,266 | -134 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 35,138 | -128 | -0.36% |
| 2016 | 35,234 | 96 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 35,528 | 294 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 35,858 | 330 | 0.92% |
| 2019 | 36,004 | 146 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 36,150 | 146 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 36,296 | 146 | 0.40% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,988 | 87.23% |
| Black or African American | 284 | 4.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 302 | 4.40% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.48% |
| Two or More Races | 193 | 2.81% |
Newport Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,558 | 2.59 | 56 |
| Married | 1,169 | 3.34 | 73.6 |
| Male | 114 | 3.17 | 59.6 |
| Female | 457 | 2.86 | 30 |
| Non Family | 818 | 1.27 | 45 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 6.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 547 | 12.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,203 | 48.85% |
| Some College | 679 | 15.06% |
| Associates Degree | 238 | 5.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 7.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 4.15% |
Newport Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,947 | 3,150 | 534 |
| Asian | 150 | 150 | |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 76 | |
| Hispanic | 171 | 171 | |
| Black | 148 | 139 | |
| Native American | 65 | 48 | |
| Islander | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.53%.
$27,340
Average Earnings
$30,221
Average Male
$25,517
Average Female
Newport Language by Age
Newport Language
96.52% of Newport residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.95% of the population.
Newport Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 193 | 162 | 83.94% |
| Black | 258 | 191 | 74.03% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 226 | 73.14% |
| White | 5,684 | 1,706 | 30.01% |
| Other | NaN% |
31.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.26%
Male Poverty Rate
36.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Multiple, with 83.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.78%.
Newport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Newport Married by Age and Sex
Newport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Newport Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 354 | 7.88% |
| Black | 52 | 30.41% |
| Native American | 28 | 43.08% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 29.24% |
Newport Veterans by Education
19.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
46.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
13.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.08%
Born in Newport
97.80%
Native Born
2.20%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.80% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 69.08% having been born in Tennessee. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,753 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 2,989 | 236 | 0.83% |
| 1940 | 3,575 | 586 | 1.81% |
| 1950 | 3,892 | 317 | 0.85% |
| 1960 | 6,448 | 2,556 | 5.18% |
| 1970 | 7,328 | 880 | 1.29% |
| 1980 | 7,580 | 252 | 0.34% |
| 1990 | 7,123 | -457 | -0.62% |
| 2000 | 7,242 | 119 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 6,919 | -323 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 6,884 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 6,929 | 45 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 6,887 | -42 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 6,833 | -54 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 6,795 | -38 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 6,811 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 6,829 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 6,920 | 91 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 6,884 | -36 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 6,848 | -36 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 6,812 | -36 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 6,776 | -36 | -0.53% |