Newport, RI Demographics

A map of Newport's Population by Race

Newport, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 24,874, a slight decrease from the 25,163 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.1% White, 10.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 1.5% 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 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, that probability was 43.7% in 2020 and 43.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newport is ranked the 7th 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 was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newport's White Population

18,430 residents of Newport, or 74.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newport is higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Newport ranks 30th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 73.6% to 74.1%.

Newport is more White than neighboring Melville (43.3% White). Newport is less White than neighboring Newport East (75.8% White), Narragansett Pier (86.6% White), Wakefield-Peace Dale (86.1% White), and Kingston (78.5% White).

Newport's Black Population

1,470 residents of Newport, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newport is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Newport ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Newport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Newport is more Black than neighboring Newport East (5.6% Black), Melville (5.4% Black), Narragansett Pier (0.1% Black), Wakefield-Peace Dale (4.5% Black), and Kingston (5% Black).

Newport's Asian Population

672 residents of Newport, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newport is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Newport ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.4%. Asian residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Newport is more Asian than neighboring Newport East (2.2% Asian), Narragansett Pier (0.4% Asian), and Wakefield-Peace Dale (2.2% Asian). Newport is less Asian than neighboring Melville (4.2% Asian), and Kingston (3.2% Asian).

Newport's Hispanic Population

2,608 residents of Newport, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newport is lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Newport ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 11.8% to 10.5%.

Newport is more Hispanic than neighboring Newport East (8.6% Hispanic), Narragansett Pier (7.2% Hispanic), Wakefield-Peace Dale (3.8% Hispanic), and Kingston (9.3% Hispanic). Newport is less Hispanic than neighboring Melville (23.9% Hispanic).

Newport's Native American/Other Population

375 residents of Newport, or 1.5% 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 Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newport ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Newport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melville (0% Native American/Other), Narragansett Pier (0.7% Native American/Other), and Kingston (0.5% Native American/Other). Newport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newport East (2.6% Native American/Other).

Newport's Multiracial Population

1,319 residents of Newport, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newport is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Newport ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Newport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Newport is more Multiracial than neighboring Narragansett Pier (4.9% Multiracial), Wakefield-Peace Dale (1.9% Multiracial), and Kingston (3.6% Multiracial). Newport 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.