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Newport, DE

Founded 1641New Castle CountyElev. 10 m
Population
1,209
Median home
$230,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Newport

Newport is home to roughly 1,209 residents. Newport was founded in 1641 and sits in New Castle County. The median age is 27.8 and the median household income is $59,833. Homes carry a median value of $230,900, and about 43% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (43.3%). Around 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,209
Median age
27.8
Median household income
$59,833
Per-capita income
$26,099
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
77.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
Unemployment
6.3%
Avg. commute
21.2 min
Work from home
2.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.3%
Hispanic or Latino25.8%
Black24.2%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office28.9%
Management, business, science & arts21.6%
Production, transportation & material moving20.2%
Service18.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$230,900
Median gross rent
$1,143/mo
Owner-occupied
42.5%
Median year built
1958
Households
414
Avg. household size
2.92

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Newport.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% above national
Newport562
Delaware399
United States386
↑ 92% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime119% above national
Newport4,270
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Newport Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newport.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Newport is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Newport was founded in 1641 and sits in New Castle County. Elevation ~10 m.

Map of Newport
Newport, DE
Where Newport is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaNewport
Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Red Clay Creek Presbyterian ChurchKillgore, Joseph, HouseArmstrong Lodge No. 26, A. F. & A. M.Woman's Club of NewportKillgore HallWeldin, Lewis, HouseGalloway--Walker HouseNewport National Bank
Notable people from Newport
Oliver EvansHenry LatimerDallas GreenGeorge Latimer
People searches in Newport
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Nearby cities
Elsmere (2 mi)Wilmington (4 mi)New Castle (4 mi)Bellefonte (7 mi)Newark (9 mi)Arden (9 mi)

Common questions

Newport — frequently asked

What is the population of Newport, Delaware?
Newport has a population of about 1,209, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Newport?
The median home value in Newport is $230,900, and the median gross rent is $1,143/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newport safe? What is the crime rate?
Newport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 562 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newport face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newport?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Newport. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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