Demographics in Newport, AR

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Newport?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

8,019

Male

3,726

46.5%

Female

4,293

53.5%

Median Age

39.0

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

62.0%

Black

24.8%

Hispanic

5.4%

Asian

0.7%

Two or More

9.6%

Other

2.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

7.5%

High School or Higher

38.2%

Foreign Born

1.9%

Veterans

4.5%

Married

27.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Newport, AR has a population of 8,019 with a median age of 39.0. The racial makeup is 62.0% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 24.8% Black, 0.7% Asian. About 7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.9%.