Newport County, Rhode Island
Located in Rhode Island, Newport County has a population of 84,657 residents and a median age of 46.9 years, making it the #693 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.5%. The median home value is $609,700, and the median household income is $103,514, which is 38% above the national median.
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
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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
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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 Trend
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Education
In Newport County, 54.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 60.5% above the national average, ranking #61 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Newport County is 82.1 years. 12.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 3.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
11.9% of adults in Newport County smoke , 27.6% are obese , and 24.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.8 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Newport County is 1.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 9.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 4.8 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
14.2% of children in Newport County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.3 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Newport County is 69.1%. The mean commute time is 25.1 min, which is 9.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Newport County voted Democratic with a margin of 25.5%. The vote was 61.6% Dem / 36.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
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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.