Newport borough, PA is a small town located in Perry County with a population of 1,670 people as of 2019. The population density is 5,266 people per square mile. It is known for its historic downtown streetscape and traditional local businesses such as the Newport Public Market and the Olde Towne Coffehouse. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, kayaking, biking on the nearby Susquehanna River Trail, and camping in nearby state parks. There are also several organizations to get involved with including the Newport Community Development Corporation, which works with local businesses to help support economic development in the community, as well as charitable initiatives such as the Newport Fire Department Toy Drive. For sports fans, there are several annual events including the Little League Baseball Tournament at Brighton Park and a Thanksgiving Day Football Game at Miller Field.
The population in Newport is 1,670. There are 5,548 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newport is 34.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newport is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newport
- 36.3% are married
- 15.8% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 35.7% have children, but are single
Race in Newport
- 96.0% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander