Newport County, Rhode Island

Total Population: 85,095

County Seat: Newport

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Median Home Value

$559,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$100,859

Across all households

Median Age

46.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

53.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Two or More Races4.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

16.3%

65 Years and Over

24.4%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.6%

No Health Insurance

4.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

95.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

53.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$100,859

Mean Household Income

$139,007

Per Capita Income

$60,920

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$559,700

Median Rent

$1,652/mo

Total Housing Units

43,554

Owner-Occupied

67.4%

Renter-Occupied

32.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.9%

Married Couple Households

48.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.0%

Average Household Size

2.24

Broadband Internet Access

93.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 44005.