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Newport, NC

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Newport, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,441population

44.1median age

This community is a community of 4,441 with a median age of 44.1. The population is predominantly White (71.5%) with a significant Black community (11.9%). Median household income is $56,351. 93.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 61.4%, with a median home value of $233,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.5%3,174

Black

11.9%528

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%370

Two or More

5.9%264

Asian

2.4%105

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%212

High School Diploma

19.7%632

Some College (<1 yr)

12.6%404

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%559

Associate's Degree

17.8%569

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%278

Master's Degree

10%321

Professional Degree

0.2%7

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

$233,600median home value

$896median rent

61.4%homeownership

1,851total units

10.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 61.4%

Renter 38.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%22

$50K–$100K

4.6%47

$100K–$150K

5.5%56

$150K–$200K

27.6%282

$200K–$300K

28.7%293

$300K–$500K

30%306

$500K–$1M

1.5%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

126

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%87

2010–2019

19.8%367

2000–2009

18.5%343

1990–1999

9.9%183

1980–1989

27.2%504

1970–1979

7%130

1960–1969

2.2%41

1950–1959

2.2%41

1940–1949

0.8%15

1939 or earlier

7.6%140

Heating Fuel

Electricity

86.5%1,440

Utility Gas

7.3%122

Bottled/LP Gas

3%50

Coal

1.6%26

No Fuel

1.6%26

Household Economyi

$56,351median household income

$32,576per capita income

9.4%poverty rate

6%unemployment

1,803labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%140

$10K–$15K

0.8%13

$15K–$20K

4.9%82

$20K–$25K

3.2%53

$25K–$30K

5.2%87

$30K–$35K

8.6%143

$35K–$40K

2.9%48

$40K–$45K

5.5%91

$45K–$50K

6.6%109

$50K–$60K

7%116

$60K–$75K

5.8%96

$75K–$100K

11.1%184

$100K–$125K

9.1%152

$125K–$150K

2.6%43

$150K–$200K

17.8%297

$200K+

0.6%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

130

Residentsi

133

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers125 homes70% occupied$418/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 85 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,351/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

72%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

26%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2044.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

China

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,694

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,635

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

392(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured