# Newport, Minnesota

Newport is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,797 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 5,321.

## History

Newport was platted in 1857. A post office has been in operation at Newport since 1857.

## Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.860 square miles (10.00 km$^2$), of which 3.618 square miles (9.37 km$^2$) is land and 0.242 square miles (0.63 km$^2$) is water.
Interstate 494 and U.S. Routes 10 and 61 serve as the main routes in the community.
Newport is located along the Mississippi River, southeast of the city of Saint Paul.

## Demographics
### 2020 census

Newport, Minnesota – Racial Composition (NH = Non-Hispanic) Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. :
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White (NH) | 2,557 | 67.3% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 370 | 9.7% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 44 | 1.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 284 | 7.5% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 12 | 0.3% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 230 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 | 7.9% |
| Total | 3,797 | 100.0% |
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,797 people, 1,473 households, 945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,049.5 inhabitants per square mile (405.2/km$^2$). There were 1,546 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 69.4% White, 9.7% African American, 1.6% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 3.4% from some other races and 8.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.9% of the population.

### 2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,435 people, 1,354 households, and 875 families living in the city. The population density was 946.3 inhabitants per square mile (365.4/km$^2$). There were 1,466 housing units at an average density of 403.9 per square mile (155.9/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 85.0% White, 5.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.
There were 1,354 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

### 2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 3,715 people, 1,418 households, and 968 families living in the city. The population density was 1,014.4 inhabitants per square mile (391.7/km$^2$). There were 1,442 housing units at an average density of 393.8 inhabitants per square mile (152.0/km$^2$). The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 1.70% African American, 0.92% Native American, 1.48% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.25% of the population.
There were 1,418 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,373, and the median income for a family was $51,223. Males had a median income of $38,140 versus $28,527 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,310. About 2.4% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

## Politics

Precinct General Election Results :
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
| 2020 | 46.0% 961 | 50.8% 1,062 | 3.2% 66 |
| 2016 | 45.5% 800 | 43.1% 757 | 11.4% 201 |
| 2012 | 40.0% 739 | 56.6% 1,046 | 3.4% 63 |
| 2008 | 40.5% 726 | 56.3% 1,008 | 3.2% 57 |
| 2004 | 41.6% 755 | 56.3% 1,021 | 2.1% 38 |
| 2000 | 37.8% 638 | 53.4% 902 | 8.8% 148 |
| 1996 | 25.7% 400 | 56.1 875 | 18.2% 284 |
| 1992 | 22.4% 404 | 47.2% 850 | 30.3% 546 |
| 1988 | 33.4% 538 | 61.9% 998 | 4.7% 75 |
| 1984 | 37.7% 625 | 59.0% 978 | 3.3% 55 |
| 1980 | 34.2% 530 | 54.0% 837 | 11.8% 184 |
| 1976 | 29.7% 432 | 67.1% 976 | 3.2% 46 |
| 1968 | 28.7% 273 | 64.1% 610 | 7.2% 69 |
| 1964 | 26.1% 258 | 71.9% 712 | 2.0% 20 |
| 1960 | 39.2% 399 | 59.4% 604 | 1.4% 14 |

## Notable people

* Karla Bigham, Minnesota state Senator, former Washington County Commissioner
* Frank C. Mars, founder of candy manufacturer Mars, Incorporated