Newport, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 533, Newport's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Newport is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cumberland County. The total population is 533. It ranks as the 609th most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Newport is 61.5 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Newport is $76,500. This is 26% lower than the state median of $103,556. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 101% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 6.3%. The median home value is $219,700. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $454,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Newport is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Newport is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (82.0% vs 50.9%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.5%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 10.1%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Newport, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.