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Newport, KY


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Newport, Kentucky

Newport, Kentucky, in Campbell county, is 5 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is included in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 17,048 people lived in Newport.

The People and Families of Newport

In Newport, about 36% of adults are married. Newport is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $32,858.

Political Inclinations

Newport residents donated more money ($10,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Newport Housing

An estimated 44% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Newport, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Newport, 85% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in Newport.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyNewport Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyNewport Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Newport, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity58
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men47
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better24
College Educated Adults24
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone108
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built11

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