Newport, Minnesota

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Newport, Minnesota
Washington County Minnesota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Newport Highlighted.svg
Location of the city of Newport
within Washington County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°52′16″N93°00′07″W / 44.87111°N 93.00194°W / 44.87111; -93.00194
CountryUnited States
State Minnesota
County Washington
Settled1857
Incorporated 1889
Government
[1]
   Mayor Laurie Elliot
   City Council Kevin Chapdelaine
Tom Ingemann
Bill Sumner
Marvin Taylor
Area
[2]
  Total3.860 sq mi (9.997 km2)
  Land3.618 sq mi (9.370 km2)
  Water0.242 sq mi (0.626 km2)
Elevation
[3]
742 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
  Total3,797
  Estimate 
(2023) [5]
5,321
  Density1,471/sq mi (567.9/km2)
Time zone UTC–6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
55055
Area code 651
FIPS code 27-45790
GNIS feature ID2395227 [3]
Sales tax 8.375% [6]
Website newportmn.gov

Newport is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,797 at the 2020 census. [4] According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 5,321. [5]

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History

Newport was platted in 1857. [7] A post office has been in operation at Newport since 1857. [8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.860 square miles (10.00 km2), of which 3.618 square miles (9.37 km2) is land and 0.242 square miles (0.63 km2) is water. [2]

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900 307
1910 37020.5%
1920 45322.4%
1930 54119.4%
1940 87261.2%
1950 1,67291.7%
1960 2,34940.5%
1970 2,92224.4%
1980 3,32313.7%
1990 3,72011.9%
2000 3,715−0.1%
2010 3,435−7.5%
2020 3,79710.5%
2023 (est.)5,321 [5] 40.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
2020 Census [4]

2020 census

Newport, Minnesota – Racial Composition [10]
(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.
RaceNumberPercentage
White (NH)2,55767.3%
Black or African American (NH)3709.7%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)441.2%
Asian (NH)2847.5%
Pacific Islander (NH)00.0%
Some Other Race (NH)120.3%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH)2306.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3007.9%
Total3,797100.0%

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,797 people, 1,473 households, 945 families residing in the city. [11] The population density was 1,049.5 inhabitants per square mile (405.2/km2). 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. [12]

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/km2). There were 1,466 housing units at an average density of 403.9 per square mile (155.9/km2). 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/km2). There were 1,442 housing units at an average density of 393.8 inhabitants per square mile (152.0/km2). 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

Presidential election results
Precinct General Election Results [13]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 46.0% 96150.8%1,0623.2% 66
2016 45.5%80043.1% 75711.4% 201
2012 40.0% 73956.6%1,0463.4% 63
2008 40.5% 72656.3%1,0083.2% 57
2004 41.6% 75556.3%1,0212.1% 38
2000 37.8% 63853.4%9028.8% 148
1996 25.7% 40056.187518.2% 284
1992 22.4% 40447.2%85030.3% 546
1988 33.4% 53861.9%9984.7% 75
1984 37.7% 62559.0%9783.3% 55
1980 34.2% 53054.0%83711.8% 184
1976 29.7% 43267.1%9763.2% 46
1968 28.7% 27364.1%6107.2% 69
1964 26.1% 25871.9%7122.0% 20
1960 39.2% 39959.4%6041.4% 14

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  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newport, Minnesota
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44°51′59″N93°00′02″W / 44.86639°N 93.00056°W / 44.86639; -93.00056