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Newport, NC


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Newport, North Carolina

Newport, North Carolina, in Carteret county, is 32 miles E of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 121 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 3,349 people lived in Newport.

The People and Families of Newport

In Newport, about 53% of adults are married.

Newport is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newport had a median family income of $43,147.

Political Inclinations

Newport residents donated more money ($1,225) 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 town.

Newport Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in Newport are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Newport, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Newport Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 16%Newport Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Newport, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity106
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime59
Low Violent Crime47

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