Newport County, RI

County

Cities in Newport County

Neighborhoods in Newport County

Neighborhood

Newport, RI

Easton's Point / Whitehall

Portsmouth Park / South Portsmouth

Conanicut Park / Narragansett Terrace

Tiverton Four Corners / Bliss Corners

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Newport

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

54.1%

Households with Children

20.7%

School Enrollment K-12

6,628

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 25.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.4%
High School / GED: 19.4%
Some College or Associate's: 22.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 54.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.0%
Single Parents: 5.7%
Couples & Adults: 39.5%
Living Alone: 39.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 3.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 11.2%
Puerto Rican: 45.0%
Cuban: 5.4%
Dominican: 3.9%
Central American: 16.6%
South American: 10.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.7%
Other White: 56.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 37.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 52.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.3%
Spanish: 3.8%
European & Indo-European: 4.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 7.6%
Not Enrolled: 79.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources