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Population

7,782

Population

Newport has a population of 7,782 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has decreased by 97 people (1.2%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are negative. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Beebe or Heber Springs, you will find that these cities have a population growth of 536 and a growth of 22 people, respectively (7.3% and 0.3% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$27,838

Median Household Income

The Newport median household income is $27,838 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has increased by $387 (1.4%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Newport is lower than in Bradford($28,125), but greater than in Des Arc($27,804). The median household income in Arkansasis $41,371 (48.6% higher than in Newport)

Median Property Value

$79,000

Median Property Value

The median property value in Newport is $79,000 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $64,800 (making an increase of $14,200 or 21.9% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Mount Pleasantis $79,300, in Harrisburg— $78,100. Median property value in Arkansas is $111,400

Poverty Rate

31.4%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Newport is 31.4%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Sidney, 31.5% of the population live below the poverty line, in Swifton— 31.3%. The poverty rate in Arkansasis 14.25%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Newport is worse than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$537

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Newport is $537 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was lower — $504/mo (-6.5%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of Arkansasis higher at $677 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Aliciapay $538/mo, in Tumbling Shoals— $528/mo.

Rent Burden

25.7%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Newport is 25.7% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Newport is lower than in the state of Arkansas, where the rent burden is 29.5%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 26.2% in Lake City, and in Cherry Valley— 24.7%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

47.8%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

47.8% of housing units in Newport are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 46.2%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Newport than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Madison(48.1%), Marked Tree(47.7%).

Renter Occupied Households

1,255

Renter Occupied Households

There are 1,255 renter occupied households in Newport (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 1% (1,255 households in 2016 vs. 1,245 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 1,279 households in Trumann, 1,247 units in Beebe.

Eviction Filings

5.00

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Newport in 2016 is 5.00.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Newport has less eviction cases than Batesville(5.45 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Pocahontas(4.56 filings).

Quick Facts

Newport is a city in the state of Arkansas. 7,474 residents reside in Newport. Newport covers an area of 13.80 sq mi (35.75 km²). The city has a land area of 13.55 sq mi (35.10 km²). The water area is 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²). Newport has a density of 551.55/sq mi (212.95/km²). It has an elevation level of 223 ft (68 m). 870 is the phone area code for the city. The city's time zone is UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)). UTC−05:00 (CDT) is the summer time in Newport. David Stewart is the Mayor of Newport. The FIPS code is 05-49580. Newport official website is www.newportarcity.org. The city officials are available on social media sites: Facebook: facebook.com/pages. Twitter: @NEDCNewport. 0077846 is the GNIS ID

Top Names

The most popular names in Newport

Robert Hill — 8 persons

Michael Long — 7 persons

Archie Bowen — 5 persons

Michael Allen — 5 persons

David Williams — 5 persons

Brenda Carrizales — 5 persons

Wilma Donley — 5 persons

Nathaniel Simmons — 5 persons

Leslie Dicus — 5 persons

James Canard — 5 persons

Donald Tolerson — 4 persons

Richard Greer — 4 persons

Sandra Sullins — 4 persons

Mark Brownd — 4 persons

Bryan Stump — 4 persons

Jonathan Piker — 4 persons

Donnie Mann — 4 persons

Charles Clark — 4 persons

William Moss — 4 persons

Russell Brinsfield — 4 persons

Boyce Simons — 4 persons

Kenneth Clark — 4 persons

Vincent Grady — 4 persons

Manuel Fuentes — 4 persons

Sam Boyce — 4 persons

Betty Bowden — 4 persons

Bobby Freeman — 4 persons

Cherry Pigg — 4 persons

Denitra Ross — 4 persons

Sarah Moss — 4 persons

Michael Wilson — 4 persons

Linda Brinsfield — 4 persons

William Young — 4 persons

Gary Bennett — 4 persons

Pelvin Scott — 4 persons

Heather Allen — 4 persons

Carl Schlotzhauer — 4 persons

Betty Tucker — 4 persons

Billy Hall — 4 persons

Kaleena Calamese — 4 persons

Roger Green — 4 persons

Harold Rutledge — 3 persons

John Patterson — 3 persons

Debbie Gillespie — 3 persons

Shirley Schlotzhauer — 3 persons

Lavette Friar — 3 persons

Bill Eddington — 3 persons

Lawrence Tolerson — 3 persons

Elaine Hill — 3 persons

Nancy Taylor — 3 persons

Sheba Emery — 3 persons

Boyd Boyce — 3 persons

Elizabeth Foster — 3 persons

Alton Walker — 3 persons

Karin Howard — 3 persons

Johnnie Nicholson — 3 persons

David Sherman — 3 persons

Amanda Burleson — 3 persons

Jeannie Whitehead — 3 persons

Bryan Underwood — 3 persons

Jimmy Sweatt — 3 persons

Jeremy Decker — 3 persons

Beth Bright — 3 persons

John Turner — 3 persons

Sherry Smith — 3 persons

Diane Calamese — 3 persons

Jerry Nicholson — 3 persons

Anna Bowen — 3 persons

Shameka Houston — 3 persons

Lisa Poston — 3 persons

Danyell Wren — 3 persons

Herbert Bridgman — 3 persons

Betty Kelley — 3 persons

Irrelon Robinson — 3 persons

Johnny Underwood — 3 persons

Rhett Maris — 3 persons

Donna French — 3 persons

Oscar Curry — 3 persons

Regina Barkell — 3 persons

Brenda Dawson — 3 persons

Gilda Henderson — 3 persons

David Mccloud — 3 persons

Elizabeth Watson — 3 persons

Dorothy Miller — 3 persons

Floyd Parnell — 3 persons

Clyde Dean — 3 persons

Valerie Neal — 3 persons

Mila Rouse — 3 persons

Glyn Dowell — 3 persons

Lori Smith — 3 persons

Priscilla Jones — 3 persons

Nathan Tanksley — 3 persons

Diania Carrizales — 3 persons

Billy Fortune — 3 persons

Douglas Cash — 3 persons

Michael Roddy — 3 persons

Norma Boyster — 3 persons

James Piker — 3 persons

Johnna George — 3 persons

James Murry — 3 persons

Newport Rent Values

We've collected Fair Rent Values from the HUD for all the ZIP codes within the city. The table below shows the average fair rent values. This data can be useful when you're moving to a new place

Year	0 Bedrooms	1 Bedroom	2 Bedrooms	3 Bedrooms	4 Bedrooms
2,013	$370	$470	$590	$830	$810
2,012	$430	$450	$520	$730	$750

Newport, AR People Search

Population

Newport has a population of 7,782 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

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Median Household Income

The Newport median household income is $27,838 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Newport is $79,000 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Newport is $537 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Newport is 25.7% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

47.8% of housing units in Newport are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 1,255 renter occupied households in Newport (2016).

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Newport in 2016 is 5.00.

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