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
79th
Median Household Income $103,514 +37.7% #137 / 3,222
96th
Median Age 46.9 years +20.6% #489 / 3,222
85th
Median Home Value $609,700 +116.3% #81 / 3,222
98th
Median Gross Rent $1,713 +47.3% #135 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.6% #461 / 3,222
86th

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.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.0%
Native Born
7.0%
Foreign Born

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
$103,514 +37.7% vs nat'l
Rank #137 of 3,222
96th percentile
Per Capita Income
$61,596 +49.3% vs nat'l
Rank #55 of 3,222
98th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.6% vs nat'l
Rank #461 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,300 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.1% +60.5% vs nat'l
Rank #61 of 3,222
98th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,923 of 3,222
40th percentile

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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
$609,700 +116.3% vs nat'l
Rank #81 of 3,222
98th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,713 +47.3% vs nat'l
Rank #135 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.9% +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,504 of 3,222
22th percentile
67.9% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Newport County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #267 of 3,222
92th percentile

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.