Newport Population

1870–2026

4,541

2026 projection

4.1% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Newport. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,541+410.91%
20254,500-100.22%
20244,510+250.56%
20234,485-20.04%
20224,487+681.54%
20214,419+551.26%
20204,364+300.69%
20194,334-290.66%
20184,363-410.93%
20174,404-481.08%

Showing 10 of 31 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Newport is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Carteret County and North Carolina.

  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Carteret County+4.1%
  • Newport+3.6%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Newport Demographics

44.1median age

Median age

Female44.1 yrs
Male44.1 yrs

Adults

3,579
909 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults2,670 other adults

Sex

Female 49.1% · 2,180Male 50.9% · 2,261

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Newport Income

$56,351median household income

Median household income

$56,351

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,975

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.7%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Newport Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%45%53%
Never married27%28%26%
Divorced13%18%8%
Widowed10%8%13%
Separated<1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201