Newport, SC Demographics

A map of Newport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,436	3,395	59.1%	71.6%
Black	1,029	786	25.0%	16.6%
Multiracial	406	198	9.9%	4.2%
Hispanic	152	233	3.7%	4.9%
Native American/Other	70	58	1.7%	1.2%
Asian	28	74	0.7%	1.6%

Newport, South Carolina has an estimated population of 4,121, a large decrease from the 4,744 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.1% White, 25.0% Black, 9.9% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than South Carolina 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 45.6% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newport is ranked the 119th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newport's White Population

2,436 residents of Newport, or 59.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newport is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Newport ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's White population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. White residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 71.6% to 59.1%.

Newport is more White than neighboring Rock Hill (49.2% White). Newport is less White than neighboring India Hook (76% White), Tega Cay (67.1% White), Riverview (76.9% White), and Lake Wylie (74.5% White).

Newport's Black Population

1,029 residents of Newport, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newport is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Newport ranks 306th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Black residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 16.6% to 25.0%.

Newport is more Black than neighboring India Hook (20.3% Black), Tega Cay (4.1% Black), Riverview (11.2% Black), and Lake Wylie (10.2% Black). Newport is less Black than neighboring Rock Hill (38% Black).

Newport's Asian Population

28 residents of Newport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newport is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Newport ranks 100th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.2%. Asian residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.7%.

Newport is more Asian than neighboring India Hook (0.6% Asian). Newport is less Asian than neighboring Rock Hill (1.8% Asian), Tega Cay (10.3% Asian), Riverview (2.4% Asian), and Lake Wylie (2.2% Asian).

Newport's Hispanic Population

152 residents of Newport, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newport is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Newport ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.7%.

Newport is more Hispanic than neighboring India Hook (1% Hispanic). Newport is less Hispanic than neighboring Rock Hill (6.9% Hispanic), Tega Cay (14.9% Hispanic), Riverview (8% Hispanic), and Lake Wylie (7.9% Hispanic).

Newport's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Newport, or 1.7% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Newport ranks 71st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 1.2% to 1.7%.

Newport is more Native American/Other than neighboring India Hook (0% Native American/Other), Rock Hill (0.6% Native American/Other), Tega Cay (0% Native American/Other), Riverview (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lake Wylie (0% Native American/Other).

Newport's Multiracial Population

406 residents of Newport, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newport is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Newport ranks 149th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 4.2% to 9.9%.

Newport is more Multiracial than neighboring India Hook (2.1% Multiracial), Rock Hill (3.5% Multiracial), Tega Cay (3.6% Multiracial), Riverview (1% Multiracial), and Lake Wylie (5.1% 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.