Newport County, Rhode Island Demographics 2026
Newport County, Rhode Island has a population of 84,657, the 4th most populous county in Rhode Island. The median household income is $103,514 and the median home value is $609,700. The poverty rate is 8.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Newport County Quick Facts
How Newport County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,095 | 84,657 | -0.5% |
| Median household income | $100,859 | $103,514 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $559,700 | $609,700 | +8.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 50 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Newport County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 24,874 | $86,313 | 16.5% | $746,900 |
| Newport East | 11,069 | $89,028 | 11.7% | $485,400 |
| Tiverton | 8,091 | $99,158 | 4.4% | $407,200 |
| Melville | 1,631 | $102,266 | 1.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Newport County is located in Rhode Island with a total population of 84,657. It is the 4th most populous county out of 5 in Rhode Island. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Newport County is 46.9 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 40.6 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Newport County is $103,514. This is 18% higher than the state median of $87,796. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The median home value is $609,700. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $404,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 63.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Newport County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 17.7%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.
Education
54.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.6%. Notably, 22.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Newport County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Rhode Island and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Newport County, Rhode Island?
Newport County has a population of 84,657, making it the 4th most populous county in Rhode Island.
What is the median income in Newport County?
The median household income in Newport County is $103,514 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.
How many cities are in Newport County, Rhode Island?
Newport County contains 4 Census-designated places.