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Population Review

Newport East, Rhode Island Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Newport East, Rhode Island is 11,262 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Rhode Island. The median household income is $86,310, the median home value is $479,200, and the median age is 45.0.

11,262

Population

1958

People / sq mi

$86,310

Median Income

$479,200

Median Home Value

Newport East covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 1958 people per square mile.

About Newport East, RI

Newport East is a city in Rhode Island with a population of 11,262. It ranks #11 among cities in Rhode Island by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Newport East is $86,310, above the US median of $74,580. 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $479,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,784. The homeownership rate of 54.6% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Newport East reflects 44.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White81.9%
Black or African American5.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,310

Median Household Income

$53,164

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$479,200

Median Home Value

$1,784

Median Rent

54.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.5%

High School+

44.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

72.4%

Public Transit

10.0%

Work From Home

20.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.9%

Foreign Born

87.7%

Non-English at Home

8.5%

Veterans

13.1%

With Disability

92.3%

Health Insurance

92.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management25.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.5%
Construction9.3%
Manufacturing6.9%
Public Administration5.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.2%
Information3.8%
Retail Trade3.4%
Agriculture & Mining2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Newport East, Rhode Island has a population of 11,262 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Rhode Island.

The median household income in Newport East, Rhode Island is $86,310, with 10.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Newport East, Rhode Island is $479,200, with median monthly rent at $1,784 and a homeownership rate of 54.6%.

The median age in Newport East, Rhode Island is 45.0 years. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.