Moving to Newport, Oregon

About Newport, Oregon
Newport

Newport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. Newport was named for Newport, Rhode Island. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,989, an increase of nearly 5% over its 2000 population; as of 2019, it had an estimated population of 10,853.

The area was originally home to the Yacona tribe, whose history can be traced back at least 3000 years. White settlers began homesteading the area in 1864. The town was named by Sam Case, who also became the first postmaster.

Newport has been the county seat of Lincoln County since 1952, when voters approved a measure to move the center of government from nearby Toledo to Newport. It is also home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Science Center, Nye Beach, Yaquina Head Light, Yaquina Bay Light, Newport Sea Lion Docks, Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, and Rogue Ales. The city is the western terminus of U.S. Route 20, a cross-country highway that originates in Boston and is the longest road in the United States.

Gender
Gender Newport Oregon Country
Female 52.4% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 47.6% 49.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Newport Oregon Country
Less than $10,000 8.5% 5.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.6% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.3% 8.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 12.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 18.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 16.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.2% 7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 7.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Newport Oregon Country
< 9th Grade 1% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 23% 27.0%
Other College 29% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Newport Oregon Country
White 74.1% 74.9% 60.1%
African American 0.7% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.6% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.4% 4.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 18.1% 13.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity