Newport County's estimated 2026 population is 82,718 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Newport County is the 4th largest county in Rhode Island. The 2010 population was 83,186 and has seen a growth of -0.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Newport County includes 84.87% White, 3.8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (84.87%)
Two or more races (7%)
Black or African American (3.8%)
Other race (2.34%)
Asian (1.73%)
Native American (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72,217 | 84.87% |
| Two or more races | 5,958 | 7% |
| Black or African American | 3,236 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 1,990 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 1,474 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 198 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Newport County's average per capita income is $57,996. Household income levels show a median of $100,859. The poverty rate stands at 8.62%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $150,801 | $195,089 |
| Families | $133,248 | $173,630 |
| Households | $100,859 | $139,007 |
| Non Families | $59,936 | $80,429 |
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