Neighborhood report

Newport, KY

Founded 1795Campbell CountyElev. 156 m

Population

14,039

Median home

$221,100

Disaster risk

Relatively Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Newport

Newport is home to roughly 14,039 residents. Newport was founded in 1795 and sits in Campbell County. The median age is 40.4 and the median household income is $58,422. Homes carry a median value of $221,100, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.6%). Around 36% 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

14,039

Median age

40.4

Median household income

$58,422

Per-capita income

$47,588

Poverty rate

17.7%

High-school grad or higher

87.2%

Bachelor's degree or higher

35.8%

Unemployment

6.5%

Avg. commute

21.2 min

Work from home

18.4%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White83.6%

Hispanic or Latino6.7%

Black5.9%

Asian0.5%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts50.4%

Sales & office16.2%

Service14.2%

Production, transportation & material moving13.5%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$221,100

Median gross rent

$994/mo

Owner-occupied

48.4%

Median year built

1947

Households

6,984

Avg. household size

1.89

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Newport has 5 public schools — 2 elementary, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools

Reading22%

Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Newport High SchoolHighGrades 7–12

Newport Regional SchoolHighGrades 6–12

Newport Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 3–6

Newport Primary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2

Newport School of InnovationOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime28% below national

Newport276

Kentucky232

United States386

↑ 1% higher than 2019

2019–2023

property crime67% above national

Newport3,251

Kentucky1,579

United States1,952

↓ 11% lower 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 Low

Top hazards · Campbell County

Cold waveRelatively Moderate

Ice stormRelatively Moderate

LightningRelatively Moderate

Strong windRelatively Moderate

TornadoRelatively Moderate

EarthquakeRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Newport was founded in 1795 and sits in Campbell County. Elevation ~156 m.

Map of Newport

Newport, KY

Where Newport is

Historic places

11 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bellevue Southgate-Parker-Maddux House St. Paul's Episcopal Church Salem Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage Posey Flats St. Vincent de Paul School Sauer, August, House Third Street Motor Car Company Building

Notable people from Newport

Dave Cowens Thomas Pollock Anshutz Andy Kirk John Taliaferro Thompson John Alexander Nathaniel Shaler Earl Metcalfe Olive Blakeney Dick Curtis Sarah T. Bolton

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Nearby cities

Fort Thomas (2 mi)Covington (4 mi)Erlanger (7 mi)Independence (9 mi)Alexandria (10 mi)Florence (11 mi)

Common questions

Newport — frequently asked

What is the population of Newport, Kentucky?

Newport has a population of about 14,039, 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 $221,100, and the median gross rent is $994/month (U.S. Census ACS).

Is Newport safe? What is the crime rate?

Newport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 276 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.

What natural-disaster risks does Newport face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Campbell County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.

How many schools are in Newport?

Newport has 5 public schools (2 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

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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