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Newport, VT

Founded 1918Orleans CountyElev. 208 m
Population
4,413
Median home
$179,000
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Newport

Newport is home to roughly 4,413 residents. Newport was founded in 1918 and sits in Orleans County. The median age is 46.3 and the median household income is $48,194. Homes carry a median value of $179,000, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (91.2%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 10 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,413
Median age
46.3
Median household income
$48,194
Per-capita income
$32,812
Poverty rate
21.6%
High-school grad or higher
88.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Unemployment
10.1%
Avg. commute
10.3 min
Work from home
13.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White91.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40.4%
Service26.1%
Production, transportation & material moving13.7%
Sales & office11.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$179,000
Median gross rent
$849/mo
Owner-occupied
57.9%
Median year built
1960
Households
1,990
Avg. household size
1.97

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

Education

Schools

Newport has 3 public schools — 1 elementary, 2 high.

North Country Career CenterHighGrades 9–12
North Country Union High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Newport City Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime36% above national
Newport525
Vermont216
United States386
↓ 29% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime1% above national
Newport1,963
Vermont1,825
United States1,952
↓ 8% 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

Very Low
Top hazards · Orleans County
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Newport was founded in 1918 and sits in Orleans County. Elevation ~208 m.

Map of Newport
Newport, VT
Where Newport is
BurlingtonSouth BurlingtonRutlandEssex JunctionBarreWinooskiNewport
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

U.S. Courthouse, Post Office and Customs HouseOrleans County Courthouse and Jail ComplexGoodrich Memorial LibraryHouse at 68 Highland AvenueDickerman, Jerry E., HouseWhite, Ai J., Duplex
Notable people from Newport
Susan DunkleeDuane GravelineWinston L. ProutyGeorge H. ProutyLane DwinellCharles Azro ProutySamuel DouglassGary ViensPaul LefebvreKen Wells
People searches in Newport
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Nearby cities
Derby Center (4 mi)Derby Line (7 mi)Orleans (9 mi)North Troy (10 mi)Barton (13 mi)Albany (17 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Newport, VT (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Newport, Vermont.

David Green, 26
Newport · Orleans County · 05855
AKA David Coveney Green

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Newport — frequently asked

What is the population of Newport, Vermont?
Newport has a population of about 4,413, 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 $179,000, and the median gross rent is $849/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newport safe? What is the crime rate?
Newport Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 525 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 Orleans County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Newport?
Newport has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newport?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Newport. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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