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The Town of Newport had a population of 4,441 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Newport is located at latitude 34.7865 and longitude -76.8591 in Carteret County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Newport encompass a land area of 7.68 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Carteret County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Newport has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Newport is located within Township of Newport, a minor civil division (MCD) of Carteret County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,441 (100%) |
| Population Density | 567 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 46 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,351 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,576 |
| Median Home Value | $233,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,851 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,021 (55.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 643 (34.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 187 (10.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,664 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 941 (56.6%) |
The table below compares Newport to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 192 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 441 | 43rd |
| Median Household Income | # 441 | 43rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 336 | 57th |
| Diversity Index | # 348 | 55th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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