As is often the case in a small city, Newport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Newport are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 14.40% of adults in Newport have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Newport in 2022 was $22,137, which is low income relative to Washington and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $88,548 for a family of four. However, Newport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Newport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Newport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Newport include German, English, Irish, Norwegian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Newport is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Slavic languages.
