State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,232.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.53% (-36)
Growth Since 2010
-1.92% (-133)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Newport, Tennessee Population 2021
6,812
Newport is a city located in Cocke County Tennessee. It is also the county seat of Cocke County. With a 2020 population of 6,812, it is the 80th largest city in Tennessee and the 4020th largest city in the United States . Newport is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,945 in 2010. Newport reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 6 miles, Newport has a population density of 1,232 people per square mile.
The average household income in Newport is $32,160 with a poverty rate of 42.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $484 per month, and the median house value is $90,100. 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: 89.84%
- Two or more races: 5.23%
- Black or African American: 3.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.53%
- Asian: 0.44%
- Native American: 0.42%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Newport, Tennessee is 6,812 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,884.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,945.
Newport, Tennessee Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,296 | 146 | 0.40% |
| 2020 | 36,150 | 146 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 36,004 | 146 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 35,858 | 330 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 35,528 | 294 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 35,234 | 96 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 35,138 | -128 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 35,266 | -134 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 35,400 | -130 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 35,530 | 98 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 35,432 | -208 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 35,640 | 0.00% |
Newport Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,152 | 89.84% |
| Two or More Races | 358 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 3.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.42% |
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Newport Population by Race
Newport Population Pyramid $2021
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Newport Population by Age
Newport Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,776 | 2.38 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 1,084 | 1.21 | 34.5 |
| Married | 973 | 3.15 | 71 |
| Female | 579 | 3.03 | 26.1 |
| Male | 140 | 3.36 | 56.4 |
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Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
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Newport Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 7.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 647 | 13.82% |
| High School Graduate | 2,183 | 46.63% |
| Some College | 739 | 15.78% |
| Associates Degree | 223 | 4.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 419 | 8.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 2.56% |
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Newport Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Newport Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,266 | 3,318 | 497 |
| Black | 142 | 135 | |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 122 | |
| Hispanic | 119 | 119 | 42 |
| Islander | 36 | ||
| Asian | 30 | 30 | |
| Native American | 29 | 22 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 35.29%.
Newport Educational Attainment by Race
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$22,991
Average Earnings
$27,750
Average Male
$20,694
Average Female
Newport Earnings by Educational Attainment
Newport Language by Age
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Newport Language
98.80% of Newport residents speak only English, while 1.20% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.20% of the population.
Newport Language
Newport Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,862 | 2,319 | 39.56% |
| Multiple | 358 | 312 | 87.15% |
| Hispanic | 222 | 216 | 97.30% |
| Black | 236 | 137 | 58.05% |
42.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.17%
Male Poverty Rate
48.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newport is Hispanic, with 97.30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newport is White, with 39.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.80%.
Newport Poverty
Newport Poverty Rate by Education
Newport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Newport Married by Age and Sex
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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
Newport Marital Status
Newport Veterans by War
Newport Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 10.23% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 31.93% |
| Black | 33 | 20.25% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 10.66% |
| Native American | 12 | 41.38% |
Newport Veterans by Race
Newport Veterans by Education
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23.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
Newport Veterans by Education
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45.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
Newport Employment by Age
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Newport Employment by Race
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Newport Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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70.49%
Born in Newport
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.56% of Newport residents were born in the United States, with 70.49% having been born in Tennessee. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Newport Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,812 | -36 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 6,848 | -36 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 6,884 | -36 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 6,920 | 91 | 1.33% |
| 2017 | 6,829 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 6,811 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 6,795 | -38 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 6,833 | -54 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 6,887 | -42 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 6,929 | 45 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 6,884 | -35 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 6,919 | -323 | -0.46% |
| 2000 | 7,242 | 119 | 0.17% |
| 1990 | 7,123 | -457 | -0.62% |
| 1980 | 7,580 | 252 | 0.34% |
| 1970 | 7,328 | 880 | 1.29% |
| 1960 | 6,448 | 2,556 | 5.18% |
| 1950 | 3,892 | 317 | 0.85% |
| 1940 | 3,575 | 586 | 1.81% |
| 1930 | 2,989 | 236 | 0.83% |
| 1920 | 2,753 | 0.00% |