County · Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island. Newport County had 83,051 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020, while Rhode Island grew 1.6%. It holds 9 places (1 city, village or borough, 5 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 44005.
Newport County is one of the 6 counties of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
83,051
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 85,643 · ACS 2020-2024: 84,657
Median household income
$103,514
±$4,684 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $87,796
Median home value
$609,700
±$17,442 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $404,200
Median gross rent
$1,713
±$77 (90% margin)
Rhode Island: $1,342
How many people live in Newport County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 85,643 residents in Newport County. The Census Bureau estimates 83,051 for July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, while Rhode Island grew 1.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 84,657 over 102 square miles of land.
| Measure | Newport County | Rhode Island | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 84,657 | 1,101,801 | +1,856 |
| Households | 36,868±642 | 441,570 | +2,091 |
| Average household size | 2.19±0.04 | 2.39 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 43,663±40 | 485,932 | +1,100 |
Newport County's population since 2000
From 85,433 in 2000 to 83,051 in 2025: down 2.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Newport County?
Newport County holds 9 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Newport with 24,251 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Newport | 25,163 | $86,313 |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 17,871 | $117,467 |
| Middletown | 17,075 | $101,948 |
| Tiverton | 16,359 | $106,036 |
| Newport East | 12,337 | $89,028 |
| Tiverton CDP | 7,809 | $99,158 |
| Jamestown | 5,559 | $140,625 |
| Little Compton | 3,616 | $134,750 |
| MelvilleGEOID 4445010 | 1,609 | $102,266 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newport County?
The median resident of Newport County is 46.9 years old; 16.0% are under 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.7%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newport County | Rhode Island | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9±0.4 | 40.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 16.0%±0.1 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.5%±0.2 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% | 17.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.4%±0.6 pts | 68.0% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0%±0.9 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7%±1.0 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.4%±0.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.2%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.6 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6%±0.6 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.1%±1.7 pts | 37.7% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.9%±1.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.2%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Newport County's 36,868 households earn less than $103,514 a year (±$4,684), against $87,796 in Rhode Island. In 2015-2019 the median was $97,784 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,730 after inflation. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newport County | Rhode Island | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,514±$4,684 | $87,796 | +$5,730 |
| Mean household income | $138,641±$5,954 | $115,075 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,596±$2,569 | $47,150 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.5%±1.0 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.9%±2.9 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±1.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±1.1 pts | 91.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 67.9% of Newport County's occupied homes and renters 32.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $609,700 by its owner (±$17,442). The median renter pays $1,713 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newport County | Rhode Island | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $609,700±$17,442 | $404,200 | +$132,314 |
| Median gross rent | $1,713±$77 | $1,342 | +$132 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4%±4.3 pts | 37.8% | +6.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,622±$100 | $2,234 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.9%±1.7 pts | 63.6% | +4.7 pts |
| Housing units | 43,663±40 | 485,932 | +1,100 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9%±1.8 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.2%±1.8 pts | 30.1% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 131 new housing units across Newport County in 2025 (76 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newport County get to work?
69.8% of Newport County's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Newport County | Rhode Island | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0%±1.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | +1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8%±2.2 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Walked | 5.3%±1.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7%±1.6 pts | 13.0% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±1.0 | 25.5 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 are Newport County's census tracts?
Newport County is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,392 (Tract 405) to $149,770 (Tract 401.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Newport County compare with Rhode Island's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 5 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 5 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 5 |
| Median home value | 1st of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1st of 5 |
| Median age | 1st of 5 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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