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Newport

County:
Cocke County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.533
State:
Tennessee

Newport is a city located in Cocke County, Tennessee. Newport has a 2026 population of 7,004. It is also the county seat of Cocke County. Newport is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,854 in 2020.

The median household income in Newport is $31,250 with a poverty rate of 27.22%. The median age in Newport is 43.9 years: 41.5 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males.

7K
Total Population
1,266
Density (mi²)
25 0.36%
Growth

Newport Population

Newport Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,004250.36%
20256,979250.36%
20246,954240.35%
20236,930580.84%
20226,872570.84%
20216,815-35-0.51%
20206,854-8-0.12%
20196,862-50-0.72%
20186,9121001.47%
20176,812210.31%
20166,791130.19%
20156,778-34-0.5%
20146,812-57-0.83%
20136,869-41-0.59%
20126,910450.66%
20116,865-35-0.51%
20106,900-45-0.65%
20007,2421191.67%
19907,123-457-6.03%
19807,5802523.44%
19707,32888013.65%
19606,4482,55665.67%
19503,8923178.87%
19403,57558619.61%
19302,9892368.57%
19202,75300%

Median Age

Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 41.5 years

Newport Adults

There are 5,412 adults, (1,289 of whom are seniors) in Newport.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,691 (53.6%)
Male: 3,190 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newport includes 84.42% White, 6.32% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,80984.42%
Black or African American4356.32%
Two or more races3925.7%
Asian1361.98%
Other race961.4%
Native American130.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1762.56%
Other race881.28%
White670.97%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,74283.45%
Black or African American4356.32%
Two or more races2163.14%
Asian1361.98%
Native American130.19%
Other race80.12%

Newport Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newport 's average per capita income is $41,101. Household income levels show a median of $31,250. The poverty rate stands at 27.22%.

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$81,523-
Families$56,055$67,196
Households$31,250$53,331
Non Families$21,093$30,139

$41,101

Average Income

$31,250

Median Household Income

27.22%

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)