Newport, KY

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2021 Population

14,378

4.43% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

1.86% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

23.2%

12.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$44,095

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,800

4.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

6,697

0.888% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Newport, KY had a population of 14.4k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $44,095. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newport, KY declined from 15,045 to 14,378, a −4.43% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,335 to $44,095, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newport, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.02%), White (Hispanic) (2.64%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Newport, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Newport, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newport, KY are Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training (40 degrees awarded in 2021) and Interactive College of Technology-Newport (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Newport, KY was $168,800, and the homeownership rate was 48.4%.

Most people in Newport, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Newport, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Newport, KY is home to a population of 14.4k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.02% of Newport, KY residents were born outside of the country (434 people).

In 2021, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.1k people) in Newport, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 434 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Newport, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Newport, KY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newport, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newport, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.1k ± 334
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 239
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
434 ± 175

5.11%

Hispanic Population

734 people

5.11% of the people in Newport, KY are hispanic (734 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newport, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

3.02%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

434 people

2.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

318 people

As of 2021, 3.02% of Newport, KY residents (434 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newport, KY was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newport, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
245 ± 122
Gulf War (2001-)
141 ± 98
Gulf War (1990s)
58 ± 43

Newport, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newport, KY employs 6.7k people. The largest industries in Newport, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (925 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (891 people), and Manufacturing (792 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,932), Finance & Insurance ($62,757), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,739).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

6.7k

2021 Value

± 576

−0.888%

1 Year decline

± 12.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newport, KY declined at a rate of −0.888%, from 6.76k employees to 6.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newport, KY, are Management Occupations (786 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (623 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (569 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newport, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

6.7k

2021 Value

± 576

−0.888%

1 Year decline

± 12.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newport, KY declined at a rate of −0.888%, from 6.76k employees to 6.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newport, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (925 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (891 people), and Manufacturing (792 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newport, KY, though some of these residents may live in Newport, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,895

Median earning men ± $8,456

$40,974

Median earning women ± $2,288

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($73,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,026), and Public Administration ($63,491).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($81,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,611), and Wholesale Trade ($54,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Newport, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Newport, KY awarded 56 degrees. The student population of Newport, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 72 male students and 121 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newport, KY are White (31 and 55.4%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 33.9%), Two or More Races (3 and 5.36%), and Asian (1 and 1.79%).

The largest universities in Newport, KY by number of degrees awarded are Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training (40 and 71.4%) and Interactive College of Technology-Newport (16 and 28.6%).

The most popular majors in Newport, KY are Medical Assistant (17 and 30.4%), Medical Insurance Specialist (15 and 26.8%), and HVAC Maintenance (13 and 23.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 193 students enrolled in Newport, KY, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 110 records, of which 66.4% were women and 33.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
17 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
15 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
13 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Newport, KY was Medical Assistant with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Newport, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training
40 degrees awarded
Interactive College of Technology-Newport
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training with 40 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 16 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newport, KY, which is 0.4 times less than the 40 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 31 degrees mean that there were 1.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 2-year ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($50) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newport, KY was $168,800 in 2021, which is 0.689 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,000 to $168,800, a 4.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Newport, KY is 48.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newport, KY have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newport, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newport, KY is $44,095. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Newport, KY was Census Tract 504 with a value of $88,846, followed by Census Tract 532 and Census Tract 525, with respective values of $65,909 and $60,281.

Housing

Property

$168,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$17,288

$3,243

Median Property Taxes

±$377

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newport, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newport, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48.4%

Homeownership

2021

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.4% of the housing units in Newport, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newport, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 504
Census Tract 532
Census Tract 525

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newport, KY was Census Tract 504 with a value of $88,846, followed by Census Tract 532 and Census Tract 525, with respective values of $65,909 and $60,281.

The following map shows all of the places in Newport, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,095

Median Household Income

± $7,464

6.7k

Number of Households

± 600

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.7k households in Newport, KY grew to $44,095 from the previous year's value of $39,335.

The following chart displays the households in Newport, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newport, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.6%)
Worked At Home (14.8%)
Carpooled (8.87%)

In 2021, 67.6% of workers in Newport, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newport, KY have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% of the workforce in Newport, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newport, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newport, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newport, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newport, KY (3.09k out of 13.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newport, KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Newport, KY has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, KY see 1560 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Campbell County, KY.

1,560 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Campbell County, KY

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, KY see an average of 1,560 patients per year. This represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (1,502 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Campbell County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.8% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 43.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.5% were men and 47.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.97%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

21.7%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newport, KY grew by 46.9% from 4.07% to 5.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newport, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.