Newport, Washington is a small city located in northern Washington State on the Pend Oreille River. With a population of 2,064 people according to the US Census Bureau in 2019, this rural community enjoys large amounts of natural beauty with its year-round outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, camping and boating. It is also home to various small businesses such as The Fish Counter which supplies locals with fresh fish and seafood from local waters and the Newport IGA Grocery Store, which serves the town's everyday grocery needs. There are also several organizations based in Newport, such as the Newport Chamber of Commerce and Pend Oreille Arts Council. Sporting events include youth baseball programs and community golf tournaments throughout the summer months. All in all, Newport provides its citizens with an array of recreational opportunities while still maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for its residents.
The population in Newport is 2,064. There are 1,560 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newport is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newport is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newport
- 37.5% are married
- 19.6% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 25.7% have children, but are single
Race in Newport
- 92.2% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.3% are Native American
- 0.5% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander