Newport County, Rhode Island
RI · FIPS 44005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,657 | — | #693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $103,514 | +37.7% | #137 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #489 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $609,700 | +116.3% | #81 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,713 | +47.3% | #135 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.6% | #461 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Newport County has a population of 84,657, making it the #693 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Newport County is $103,514, ranking #137 out of 3,222 counties — 37.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Newport County is $609,700 (+116.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,713/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
96.1% of residents in Newport County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Newport County, Rhode Island
Newport County, Rhode Island has a total population of 84,657, making it the 693rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Newport County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Newport County is $103,514, which ranks #137 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Newport County is $609,700, 116.3% above the national median. Renters in Newport County pay a median gross rent of $1,713 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Newport County, 54.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Newport County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.7%) and Two or More Races (4.9%).
All data for Newport County, Rhode Island comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.