Newport, Rhode Island
Newport: City in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
About
Newport is a city located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,672 and a population density of 836 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,412 inhabitants.
The city was created 385 years ago in 1638.
Quick Facts about Newport
| Population : | 24,412 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Rhode Island (United States) |
| County : | Newport County |
| Different from : | Newburyport |
| Postal code : | 02840–02841 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 401 |
| Area : | 29.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 30 feet / 9 meters |
| Capital city : | Newport is capital of Newport County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1639 (385 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:48:58 (9th November 2024) |
| Density : | 827 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newport is located at 41°29'24"N 71°18'46"W (41.4901000, -71.3128300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Newport
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Newport decreased by 1.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,672 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,925 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,908 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,909 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,763 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,884 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,831 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,646 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,579 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,334 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,412 | 0.32% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Newport
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3 Marble House
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5 Easton's Beach
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Where ot Eat in Newport
1 Bowen's Wharf
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Other Places in Newport
1 Newport City Hall
43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Newport (200)
People born in Newport, including politician Henry Y. Cranston, Actress, fashion designer, model Mena Suvari, actress Nadia Bjorlin, .
List
- Aileen Riggin (American diver, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 02/05/1906
- Kelly Clark (snowboarder) she was born in 26/07/1983
- Gladys Vanderbilt Széchenyi (hungarian noble) she was born in 27/08/1886
- Leon Wilkeson (American musician) he was born in 02/04/1952
- Francis Malbone (American politician (1759-1809)) he was born in 20/03/1759
- Benjamin Church (American Revolution spy) he was born in 24/08/1734
- Christopher Grant Champlin (American politician (1768-1840)) he was born in 12/04/1768
- Tanya Donelly (American musician) she was born in 14/07/1966
- Kristin Hersh (American rock singer) she was born in 07/08/1966
- Van Johnson (American film and television actor and dancer) he was born in 25/08/1916
- Pierre Whalon (bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe) he was born in 12/11/1952
- William Jones (Governor of Rhode Island (1753-1822)) he was born in 08/10/1753
- Christopher Ellery (American politician (1768-1840)) he was born in 01/11/1768
- Ashley Newbrough (American actress) she was born in 13/10/1987
- Blanche Oelrichs (American actress and writer) she was born in 01/10/1890
- William Ellery (American politician and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence) he was born in 02/12/1727
- Barry Cowsill (American musician) he was born in 14/09/1954
- John Collins (American politician, Governor of Rhode Island (1717-1795)) he was born in 08/06/1717
Schools in Newport
College & universities near Newport, RI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437237 | IYRS School of Technology & Trades | Newport (RI) | 02840 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newport, RI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Newport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (RI) | 02840 |
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Other cities in Newport County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 17,108 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA |
| Middletown | 15,803 | Town in Rhode Island |
| Tiverton | 15,569 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
| Jamestown | 5,482 | Town in Rhode Island, United States |
| Little Compton | 3,462 | Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Newport distances to largest Rhode Island cities
