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Newport, Arkansas

Introduction to Newport, Arkansas

Newport, Arkansas, in Jackson county, is 36 miles SW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 76 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 7,811 people lived in Newport.

Newport History

Newport was incorporated on October 16, 1875. It is the county seat of Jackson County, which was founded on November 5, 1829. It is located on White River and has deep agricultural ties. Newport is a rural community. The name ‘Newport’ was recorded first in an announcement of land sales in 1837. It is the hometown of Michael Dale Beebe, who became the Governor of Arkansas in 1992; Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart; and Mary Steenburgen, the Academy Award-winning actress.

Newport and nearby Attractions

  • Iron Mountain Depot
  • Old Independence regional Museum
  • Parkin Archeological State Park
  • Jackson State Park
  • Arnett’s Doll Museum

Things To Do In Newport

While staying in the city, one can visit the many museums such as the Old Independence regional Museum and rnett’s Doll Museum. One can also enjoy a day trip to Jackson Port State Park, Hines Park, Remmel Park, and U.S. Roller Rink, which offer a range of recreational and amusement facilities. One can also visit the Jackson County Library and the many Methodist, Baptis, and Episcopal churches in the city. The city hosts several events and festival including the annual Portfest ‘Rollin’ on the River’ Festival.

Newport Transportation

Little Rock AFB Airport provides air transportation facilities.

New Port Higher Education

Harding University, Arkansas State University-Main Campus, Arkansas State University Beebe Branch, University of Central Arkansas, and several other colleges and universities offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Newport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyNewport Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Newport Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Newport Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Newport College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Newport Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Newport, AR

Comparing Newport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity78
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women38
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults49
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use49
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21

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