Newport, WA Demographics

A map of Newport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,933	1,859	88.6%	87.9%
Multiracial	166	101	7.6%	4.8%
Native American/Other	46	33	2.1%	1.6%
Hispanic	21	91	1.0%	4.3%
Black	15	4	0.7%	0.2%
Asian	0	26	0.0%	1.2%

Newport, Washington has an estimated population of 2,181, an increase from the 2,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.6% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 22.2% in 2020 and 20.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newport is ranked the 305th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 310th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newport's White Population

1,933 residents of Newport, or 88.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newport is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Newport ranks 61st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 87.9% to 88.6%.

Newport is more White than neighboring Oldtown (86.2% White), Priest River (86.1% White), Spirit Lake (82.7% White), and Cusick (56.4% White). Newport is less White than neighboring Blanchard (99.1% White).

Newport's Black Population

15 residents of Newport, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newport is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Newport ranks 480th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Black population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Black residents' share of Newport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Newport is more Black than neighboring Oldtown (0% Black), Priest River (0% Black), Blanchard (0% Black), Spirit Lake (0.4% Black), and Cusick (0% Black).

Newport's Asian Population

0 residents of Newport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newport is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Newport ranks 338th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Newport is less Asian than neighboring Priest River (0.2% Asian).

Newport's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Newport, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newport is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Newport ranks 526th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Newport's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.0%.

Newport is more Hispanic than neighboring Blanchard (0.9% Hispanic). Newport is less Hispanic than neighboring Oldtown (9.1% Hispanic), Priest River (3.1% Hispanic), Spirit Lake (9.7% Hispanic), and Cusick (27.8% Hispanic).

Newport's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Newport, or 2.1% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Newport ranks 381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.1%.

Newport is more Native American/Other than neighboring Priest River (0.6% Native American/Other), and Blanchard (0% Native American/Other). Newport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oldtown (3% Native American/Other), Spirit Lake (2.3% Native American/Other), and Cusick (12.8% Native American/Other).

Newport's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Newport, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newport is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Newport ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newport's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 64.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Newport's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.6%.

Newport is more Multiracial than neighboring Oldtown (1.6% Multiracial), Blanchard (0% Multiracial), Spirit Lake (4.9% Multiracial), and Cusick (3% Multiracial). Newport is less Multiracial than neighboring Priest River (10% 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.