Newport, ARPublished Date: December 23, 2024Newport is located in Jackson County, Arkansas and has a population of 7,984. The poverty rate in Newport is 25% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Newport is 13.1% while the Jackson County unemployment rate is 10.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 45.2% |
| Female | | 54.8% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Newport | | 39 |
| Jackson | | 40.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Newport | | $32,440 |
| Jackson | | $41,929 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Newport | | $114,503 |
| Jackson | | $83,590 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Newport | | $609 |
| Jackson | | $650 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Newport | | 25% |
| Jackson | | 20.4% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 65%
▩ Black or African American 20.7%
▩ Asian 0.9%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 0.2%
▩ Hispanic 5.1%
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