Demographics & People — Newport, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,881 |
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| Estimated 2026 | 6,881 |
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| Median Age | 43.9 |
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| Total Households | 3,164 |
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| Family Households | 1,770 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1885 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,934 |
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| Black or African American | 86 |
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| Asian | 134 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 455 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,535 |
| Other groups | 1,615 |
| American | 751 |
| English | 374 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 347 |
| German | 329 |
| Irish | 283 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 136 |
| Polish | 135 |
| Scottish | 111 |
Language
| English Only | 5,956 |
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| Spanish | 191 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,219 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 441 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,253 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newport, Tennessee.
