Newport County, Rhode Island
County
Overview
- County Name
- Newport County
- State
- Rhode Island
- FIPS Code
- 44005
- State FIPS
- 44
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 102.43 sq mi
- Water Area
- 211.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 313.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.501045
- Longitude
- -71.283063
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 82,395
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 68,920
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 77,150 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,239 | 6.4% |
| White | 70,376 | 85.4% |
| Black | 2,695 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,120 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 89 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 178 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 65,517 | 95.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,402 | 4.9% |
| White | 60,644 | 88.0% |
| Black | 2,885 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 1,335 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 499 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 163 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 84,657
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $105,962
- Poverty Rate
- 8.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,882
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 70,849 | 83.7% |
| Black | 2,916 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 1,448 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 58,721
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 22,540 | 38.4% |
| Republican | 9,268 | 15.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 26,913 | 45.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 27,687 | 47.2% |
| Female | 30,846 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 45,117 | 76.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,313 | 9.0% |
| Black | 427 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 617 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 32,469
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,928 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,426 | 45.7% |
| Black | 174 | 40.7% |
| Asian | 248 | 40.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,119 | 54.6% |
| Female | 17,290 | 56.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,256 (16.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 34,479 (54.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 43,663
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $636,142
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,702
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 15.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.