Newport County Demographics
A map of Newport County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 70,914 | 82.8% |
Hispanic | 5,592 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 4,036 | 4.7% |
Black | 2,645 | 3.1% |
Asian | 1,543 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 913 | 1.1% |
Newport County, Rhode Island had a population of 85,643 in 2020. It was 82.8% White, 3.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newport County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Newport County is the 4th most populous county of the 5 counties in Rhode Island.
Newport County's White Population
70,914 residents of Newport County identify as White, or 82.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Newport County larger than the White share of the population of Rhode Island (68.7% White). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County is ranked #4 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Newport County is more White than neighboring Bristol County (76.9% White), and Providence County (57.3% White). Newport County is less White than neighboring Bristol County (87.9% White), Kent County (85% White), and Washington County (88.6% White).
Newport County's Black Population
2,645 residents of Newport County identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newport County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Rhode Island (5% Black). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Newport County is more Black than neighboring Bristol County (1.4% Black), Kent County (1.7% Black), and Washington County (1.1% Black). Newport County is less Black than neighboring Bristol County (4% Black), and Providence County (7.2% Black).
Newport County's Asian Population
1,543 residents of Newport County identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newport County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Rhode Island (3.5% Asian). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Newport County is less Asian than neighboring Bristol County (2.5% Asian), Bristol County (2.4% Asian), Kent County (2.8% Asian), Washington County (2% Asian), and Providence County (4.3% Asian).
Newport County's Hispanic Population
5,592 residents of Newport County identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newport County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Rhode Island (16.6% Hispanic). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Newport County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bristol County (3.8% Hispanic), Kent County (5.7% Hispanic), and Washington County (3.5% Hispanic). Newport County is less Hispanic than neighboring Bristol County (9.5% Hispanic), and Providence County (24.3% Hispanic).
Newport County's Native American/Other Population
913 residents of Newport County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newport County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Rhode Island (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Newport County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bristol County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Kent County (0.7% Native American/Other). Newport County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bristol County (1.7% Native American/Other), and Providence County (1.7% Native American/Other).
Newport County's Multiracial Population
4,036 residents of Newport County identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newport County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Rhode Island (4.8% Multiracial). Of the 5 counties in Rhode Island, Newport County is ranked #2 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Newport County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bristol County (3.8% Multiracial), Kent County (4.1% Multiracial), and Washington County (3.6% Multiracial). Newport County is less Multiracial than neighboring Bristol County (5.6% Multiracial), and Providence County (5.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.