As is often the case in a small city, Newport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Newport rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.40% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Newport in 2022 was $22,137, which is low income relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $88,548 for a family of four. However, Newport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Newport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Newport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Newport include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Newport is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Slavic languages.
