Newport, Arkansas
Newport: city in Arkansas, USA
About
Newport is a city located in the county of Ouachita in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,879. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,389 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Newport
| Population | 7,389 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Ouachita County |
| Postal code | 72112 |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.92% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.08% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.4298,-92.6952 |
| Altitude | 223 feet / 68 meters |
| Capital city | Newport is capital of Jackson County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:20:23 (10th June 2026) |
| Population growth | -6.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 93℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Newport is located at 33°25'47"N 92°41'43"W (33.4298400, -92.6951600).
Newport map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Newport decreased by 6.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,879 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,852 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,751 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,811 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,784 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,751 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,742 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,605 | -1.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,499 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,474 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,389 | -1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Newport (19)
People born in Newport, including actress, singer and songwriter Mary Steenburgen, heiress to the fortune of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Alice Walton, politician Kaneaster Hodges, .
More notable people
- John T. Walton (American war veteran; son of Walmart founder Sam Walton) he was born in 08/10/1946
- Jim Walton (American businessman) he was born in 07/06/1948
- Bo Lacy (American football player) he was born in 22/11/1980
- Da'shawn Thomas (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 31/08/1987
- Dowell Loggains (American football player) he was born in 01/10/1980
- Jim Wood (Auditor of Arkansas)
- Julius Pruitt (college football player, professional football player, wide receiver) he was born in 30/12/1985
- Paul K. Holmes III (American judge) he was born in 10/11/1951
- Steve Stephens (American television and communication pioneer in Arkansas) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Theo Young (College football coach) he was born in 25/04/1965
- Rodney Brand (American-football player (1948-)) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Cornelius Coffey (African American Aviator) he was born in 06/09/1903
- Johnny Owen (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1907
- Richard A. B. Leschen (New Zealand entomologist) he was born in 10/02/1961
- Brent D. Williams (Associate Dean for Executive Education and Outreach at the University of Arkansas) he was born in 01/06/1976
- Ashton Goudeau (American baseball player) he was born in 23/07/1992
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Newport, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107992 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden (AR) | 71701-1906 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Newport, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
| HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
| MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Newport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Smackover Post Office | Smackover (AR) | 71762 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Newport, Wales city in south east Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 153,302 people.
- Newport, England with a population of 24,884 people.
- Newport, England with a population of 12,741 people.
Other cities in Ouachita County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 10,638 | County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Bearden | 850 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| East Camden | 809 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
| Stephens | 779 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA |
| Chidester | 256 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Louann | 152 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Newport distances to largest Arkansas cities