Newport East, RI Demographics

A map of Newport East's Population by Race

Newport East, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 11,069, a large decrease from the 12,337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 8.6% Hispanic, 5.6% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newport East, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newport East is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Rhode Island overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newport East, that probability was 41.4% in 2020 and 41.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newport East is ranked the 11th most populous place in Rhode Island, out of 36 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Newport East was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newport East's White Population

8,386 residents of Newport East, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newport East is higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Newport East ranks 29th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport East's White population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Newport East's population has remained roughly unchanged at 75.8%.

Newport East is more White than neighboring Melville (43.3% White), and Newport (74.1% White). Newport East is less White than neighboring Tiverton (88.7% White), Narragansett Pier (86.6% White), and Wakefield-Peace Dale (86.1% White).

Newport East's Black Population

617 residents of Newport East, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newport East is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Newport East ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport East's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Newport East's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Newport East is more Black than neighboring Melville (5.4% Black), Tiverton (2% Black), Narragansett Pier (0.1% Black), and Wakefield-Peace Dale (4.5% Black). Newport East is less Black than neighboring Newport (5.9% Black).

Newport East's Asian Population

238 residents of Newport East, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newport East is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Newport East ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport East's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.2%. Asian residents' share of Newport East's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.

Newport East is more Asian than neighboring Tiverton (0.5% Asian), and Narragansett Pier (0.4% Asian). Newport East is less Asian than neighboring Melville (4.2% Asian), and Newport (2.7% Asian).

Newport East's Hispanic Population

954 residents of Newport East, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newport East is lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Newport East ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport East's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Newport East's population has increased from 8.0% to 8.6%.

Newport East is more Hispanic than neighboring Tiverton (4.7% Hispanic), Narragansett Pier (7.2% Hispanic), and Wakefield-Peace Dale (3.8% Hispanic). Newport East is less Hispanic than neighboring Melville (23.9% Hispanic), and Newport (10.5% Hispanic).

Newport East's Native American/Other Population

284 residents of Newport East, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newport East is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newport East ranks 6th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport East's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newport East's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.6%.

Newport East is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melville (0% Native American/Other), Newport (1.5% Native American/Other), Tiverton (0.1% Native American/Other), Narragansett Pier (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wakefield-Peace Dale (1.5% Native American/Other).

Newport East's Multiracial Population

590 residents of Newport East, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newport East is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Newport East ranks 6th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport East's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Newport East's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.3%.

Newport East is more Multiracial than neighboring Tiverton (3.9% Multiracial), Narragansett Pier (4.9% Multiracial), and Wakefield-Peace Dale (1.9% Multiracial). Newport East is less Multiracial than neighboring Melville (23.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.