Newport, Rhode Island

Newport: city in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

About

Newport is a city located in the county of Newport in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,672 and a population density of 836 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,412 inhabitants.

The city was created 387 years ago in 1638.

Newport locator map
Location of Newport on Rhode Island map.

Quick Facts about Newport

Population 24,412 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Rhode Island (United States)
County Newport County
Different from Newburyport
Postal code 02840–02841
Phone Area Codes 401
Area 29.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.4901,-71.3128
Altitude 30 feet / 9 meters
Capital city Newport is capital of Newport County
Establishment January 01, 1639 (387 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:53:34 (22nd April 2026)
Density 827 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.07% (2010-2020)
Newport Rhode Island Aerial View image
Newport Rhode Island Aerial View image

Geography

Newport is located at 41°29'24"N 71°18'46"W (41.4901000, -71.3128300).

Newport map

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Official website of Newport

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Newport decreased by 1.07% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 24,672 - census
2011 24,925 1.02% estimation process
2012 24,908 -0.07% estimation process
2013 24,909 0% estimation process
2014 24,763 -0.59% estimation process
2015 24,884 0.49% estimation process
2016 24,831 -0.21% estimation process
2017 24,646 -0.75% estimation process
2018 24,579 -0.27% estimation process
2019 24,334 -1.01% estimation process
2020 24,412 0.32% estimation process
Newport zip code is 02840. County name: Newport, County fips: 44005
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Best Things to Do in Newport

1The Breakers

Rating: 4.7 (5640)

44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840, United States View details

Phone: +14018476544 | Website available

2Fort Adams State Park

Rating: 4.7 (2581)

80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840, United States View details

Phone: +14018472400 | Website available

3Marble House

Rating: 4.7 (2279)

596 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840, United States View details

Phone: +14018471000 | Website available

4Brenton Point State Park

Rating: 4.8 (1992)

Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840, United States View details

Phone: +14018494562 | Website available

5Easton's Beach

Rating: 4.4 (1751)

175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840, United States View details

Phone: +14018455810 | Website available

Where to Eat in Newport

1Bowen's Wharf

Rating: 4.6 (1176)

Bowen's Wharf, Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840, United States View details

Phone: +14018492243 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Newport

1Newport City Hall

Rating: 4.8 (12)

43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 View details

Phone: +14018455300 | Website available

People born in Newport (200)

People born in Newport, including politician Henry Y. Cranston, Actress, fashion designer, model Mena Suvari, actress Nadia Bjorlin, .

More notable people

  • Aileen Riggin (American diver, swimmer, Olympic gold medalist) she was born in 02/05/1906
  • Kelly Clark (snowboarder) she was born in 26/07/1983
  • Gladys Vanderbilt Széchenyi (hungarian noble) she was born in 27/08/1886
  • Leon Wilkeson (American musician) he was born in 02/04/1952
  • Francis Malbone (American politician (1759-1809)) he was born in 20/03/1759
  • Benjamin Church (American Revolution spy) he was born in 24/08/1734
  • Christopher Grant Champlin (American politician (1768-1840)) he was born in 12/04/1768
  • Tanya Donelly (American musician) she was born in 14/07/1966
  • Kristin Hersh (American rock singer) she was born in 07/08/1966
  • Van Johnson (American film and television actor and dancer) he was born in 25/08/1916
  • Pierre Whalon (bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe) he was born in 12/11/1952
  • William Jones (Governor of Rhode Island (1753-1822)) he was born in 08/10/1753
  • Christopher Ellery (American politician (1768-1840)) he was born in 01/11/1768
  • Ashley Newbrough (American actress) she was born in 13/10/1987
  • Blanche Oelrichs (American actress and writer) she was born in 01/10/1890
  • William Ellery (American politician and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence) he was born in 02/12/1727
  • Barry Cowsill (American musician) he was born in 14/09/1954
  • John Collins (American politician, Governor of Rhode Island (1717-1795)) he was born in 08/06/1717

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Newport, RI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
437237 IYRS School of Technology & Trades Newport (RI) 02840

Nearby Transit Stations (17)

Rail and bus stations connected to Newport, RI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
KIN Kingston station 1 Railroad Avenue RAIL
PVD Providence station 100 Gaspee Street RAIL
WLY Westerly station 14 Railroad Avenue RAIL
FOX Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. BUS
MYS Mystic station 2 Roosevelt Avenue RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Newport.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Newpor Post Office Newport (RI) 02840

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Other cities in Newport County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Newport County , RI.

City Name Population Title
Portsmouth 17,108 Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Middletown 15,803 Town in Rhode Island
Tiverton 15,569 Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
Jamestown 5,482 Town in Rhode Island, United States
Little Compton 3,462 Town in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Newport distances to largest Rhode Island cities