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Newport, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°51′59″N 93°00′02″W / 44.86639°N 93.00056°W / 44.86639; -93.00056
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Newport, Minnesota
City
Location of the city of Newport within Washington County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Newport
within Washington County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°52′16″N 93°00′07″W / 44.87111°N 93.00194°W / 44.87111; -93.00194
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyWashington
Settled1857
Incorporated1889
Government
[1]
 • MayorLaurie Elliot
 • City CouncilKevin Chapdelaine
Tom Ingemann
Bill Sumner
Marvin Taylor
Area
[2]
 • Total3.860 sq mi (9.997 km2)
 • Land3.618 sq mi (9.370 km2)
 • Water0.242 sq mi (0.626 km2)
Elevation
[3]
742 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total3,797
 • Estimate 
(2023)[5]
5,321
 • Density1,471/sq mi (567.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC–6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC–5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
55055
Area code651
FIPS code27-45790
GNIS feature ID2395227[3]
Sales tax8.375%[6]
Websitenewportmn.gov

Newport is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,797 at the 2020 census.[4] According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 5,321.[5]

History

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Newport was platted in 1857.[7] A post office has been in operation at Newport since 1857.[8]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.860 square miles (10.00 km2), of which 3.618 square miles (9.37 km2) is land and 0.242 square miles (0.63 km2) is water.[2]

Interstate 494 and U.S. Routes 10 and 61 serve as the main routes in the community.

Newport is located along the Mississippi River, southeast of the city of Saint Paul.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900307—
191037020.5%
192045322.4%
193054119.4%
194087261.2%
19501,67291.7%
19602,34940.5%
19702,92224.4%
19803,32313.7%
19903,72011.9%
20003,715−0.1%
20103,435−7.5%
20203,79710.5%
2023 (est.)5,321[5]40.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[4]

2020 census

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Newport, Minnesota – Racial Composition[10]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 2,557 67.3%
Black or African American (NH) 370 9.7%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 44 1.2%
Asian (NH) 284 7.5%
Pacific Islander (NH) 0 0.0%
Some Other Race (NH) 12 0.3%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 230 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 300 7.9%
Total 3,797 100.0%

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,797 people, 1,473 households, 945 families residing in the city.[11] The population density was 1,049.5 inhabitants per square mile (405.2/km2). There were 1,546 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 69.4% White, 9.7% African American, 1.6% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 3.4% from some other races and 8.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.9% of the population.[12]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 3,435 people, 1,354 households, and 875 families living in the city. The population density was 946.3 inhabitants per square mile (365.4/km2). There were 1,466 housing units at an average density of 403.9 per square mile (155.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.0% White, 5.0% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 1,354 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 3,715 people, 1,418 households, and 968 families living in the city. The population density was 1,014.4 inhabitants per square mile (391.7/km2). There were 1,442 housing units at an average density of 393.8 inhabitants per square mile (152.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 1.70% African American, 0.92% Native American, 1.48% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.94% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.25% of the population.

There were 1,418 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,373, and the median income for a family was $51,223. Males had a median income of $38,140 versus $28,527 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,310. About 2.4% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Presidential election results
Precinct General Election Results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 46.0% 961 50.8% 1,062 3.2% 66
2016 45.5% 800 43.1% 757 11.4% 201
2012 40.0% 739 56.6% 1,046 3.4% 63
2008 40.5% 726 56.3% 1,008 3.2% 57
2004 41.6% 755 56.3% 1,021 2.1% 38
2000 37.8% 638 53.4% 902 8.8% 148
1996 25.7% 400 56.1 875 18.2% 284
1992 22.4% 404 47.2% 850 30.3% 546
1988 33.4% 538 61.9% 998 4.7% 75
1984 37.7% 625 59.0% 978 3.3% 55
1980 34.2% 530 54.0% 837 11.8% 184
1976 29.7% 432 67.1% 976 3.2% 46
1968 28.7% 273 64.1% 610 7.2% 69
1964 26.1% 258 71.9% 712 2.0% 20
1960 39.2% 399 59.4% 604 1.4% 14

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Government". City of Newport, Minnesota. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newport, Minnesota
  4. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2023". United States Census Bureau. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "Newport (MN) sales tax rate". Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 570.
  8. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Newport city, Minnesota".
  11. ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  12. ^ "How many people live in Newport city, Minnesota". USA Today. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  13. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results".

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