Newport, MN Demographics

A map of Newport's Population by Race

Newport, Minnesota has an estimated population of 4,754, a large increase from the 3,797 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.1% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 9.7% Asian, 9.4% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newport has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newport, that probability was 52.1% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newport is ranked the 161st most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newport's White Population

3,094 residents of Newport, or 65.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newport is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Newport ranks 840th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's White population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. White residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 67.3% to 65.1%.

Newport is more White than neighboring Landfall (36% White). Newport is less White than neighboring St. Paul Park (71.3% White), South St. Paul (70.7% White), Inver Grove Heights (73.5% White), and Woodbury (68.6% White).

Newport's Black Population

445 residents of Newport, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newport is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Newport ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Black residents' share of Newport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.4%.

Newport is more Black than neighboring St. Paul Park (8.1% Black), South St. Paul (5.2% Black), Landfall (0% Black), Inver Grove Heights (5.9% Black), and Woodbury (7.8% Black).

Newport's Asian Population

462 residents of Newport, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newport is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Newport ranks 36th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.7%. Asian residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.7%.

Newport is more Asian than neighboring St. Paul Park (5% Asian), South St. Paul (1.7% Asian), and Inver Grove Heights (4.3% Asian). Newport is less Asian than neighboring Landfall (10.1% Asian), and Woodbury (13.5% Asian).

Newport's Hispanic Population

490 residents of Newport, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newport is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Newport ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 7.9% to 10.3%.

Newport is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodbury (5.4% Hispanic). Newport is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Paul Park (13.2% Hispanic), South St. Paul (17.8% Hispanic), Landfall (49.2% Hispanic), and Inver Grove Heights (12.3% Hispanic).

Newport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Newport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newport is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Newport ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Newport is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Paul Park (0.5% Native American/Other), South St. Paul (0.3% Native American/Other), Landfall (1.4% Native American/Other), Inver Grove Heights (0.6% Native American/Other), and Woodbury (0.9% Native American/Other).

Newport's Multiracial Population

263 residents of Newport, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newport is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Newport ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.5%.

Newport is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Paul Park (1.9% Multiracial), South St. Paul (4.4% Multiracial), Landfall (3.4% Multiracial), Inver Grove Heights (3.3% Multiracial), and Woodbury (3.8% 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.