City · Arkansas
Newport, Arkansas
Newport, city, in Jackson County, Arkansas. Newport had 8,193 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,005 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,024 (±28). GEOID 0549580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,193
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,005 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,024 ±28
Median household income
$34,764
±$7,315 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$162,600
±$25,932 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$597
±$109 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Newport and what county is it in?
Newport is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas. It covers 13.6 square miles of land, 591 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,193 people lived in Newport on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 8,005 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,024 (±28).
| Measure | Newport | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,024 ±28 | 16,712 | +408 |
| Households | 2,477 ±173 | 6,076 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.16 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,936 ±165 | 7,095 | no clear change |
Newport's population since 2000
From 7,811 in 2000 to 8,193 in 2025: up 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newport as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newport?
The median resident of Newport is 38.8 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.9%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newport | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 ±1.7 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±2.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±2.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±2.7 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±1.4 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.2% ±2.9 pts | 75.1% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.9% ±3.4 pts | 15.2% | +4.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±2.9 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6% ±1.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.9% ±3.9 pts | 22.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6% ±3.2 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9% ±3.3 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.3% ±3.1 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.3% ±4.9 pts | 82.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newport earn?
Half of Newport's 2,477 households earn less than $34,764 a year (±$7,315), against $44,218 in Jackson County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $37,411 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newport | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,764 ±$7,315 | $44,218 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $50,327 ±$6,697 | $64,324 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,139 ±$2,799 | $24,769 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.4% ±6.6 pts | 21.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.7% ±11.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.2% ±6.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.7% ±4.9 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±5.3 pts | 82.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newport?
Owners occupy 55.1% of Newport's occupied homes and renters 44.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,600 by its owner (±$25,932). The median renter pays $597 a month including utilities, and 34.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newport | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,600 ±$25,932 | $98,300 | +$73,375 |
| Median gross rent | $597 ±$109 | $668 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.6% ±12.2 pts | 32.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,143 ±$158 | $1,015 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.1% ±6.8 pts | 65.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.9% ±6.8 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,936 ±165 | 7,095 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±4.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3% ±4.9 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.3% ±5.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newport building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Newport in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newport work and get to work?
79.8% of Newport's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Newport | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 34.1% ±3.4 pts | 46.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±4.9 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8% ±7.6 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±5.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 8.0% ±5.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.5 min ±2.8 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newport?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Newport, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $33,243 (Tract 4803) to $48,750 (Tract 4802).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4803Jackson County | 4,150 | $33,243 |
| Tract 4802Jackson County | 3,477 | $48,750 |
| Tract 4804.02Jackson County | 2,903 | $46,250 |
| Tract 4805Jackson County | 1,595 | $52,850 |
| Tract 4804.01Jackson County | 1,613 | $66,311 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newport) · Census block assignment files
How does Newport compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newport is the 3,693rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 48th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Newport ranks 178th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 48th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 86th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 120th | 197 |
| Median household income | 178th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 194th | 197 |
| Median home value | 85th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 174th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 155th | 189 |
| Median age | 81st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 142nd | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 192nd | 197 |
Newport's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Newport with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newport?
13 of the 57 figures for Newport on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newport are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newport.