Newport, Tennessee in the metropolitan area has a population of 35,896 and a population density of 83.36 people per square mile. This is slightly lower than the overall US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. The downtown Newport area is home to a variety of local businesses, shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Year-round outdoor activities are also popular in Newport with options such as fishing and camping at Norfork Lake, hiking trails at Black Mountain Off-Road Adventure Area, and golfing at Sevierville Golf Club. There are also a number of other demographic organizations located in Newport that provide resources for the local community such as the Cocke County Chamber of Commerce or Cocke County Rescue Squad. Additionally, there are various sporting events that take place throughout the year such as the Knoxville Open Tennis Tournament or The Dollywood Triathlon Series.
The population in Newport Metro Area is 35,896. There are 83 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Newport Metro Area is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Newport Metro Area is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Newport Metro Area
- 51.7% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 23.9% are married with children
- 19.3% have children, but are single
Race in Newport Metro Area
- 93.6% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander