Newport is a medium-sized town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 14,112 people and three associated neighborhoods, Newport is the 86th largest community in Michigan. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Newport, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Newport, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Newport’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Newport does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $76,372.00.Unlike some towns, Newport isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Newport are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Newport is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Newport who work in office and administrative support (14.71%), sales jobs (8.40%), and management occupations (7.99%). As is often the case in a small town, Newport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Newport citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.52% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a college degree. The per capita income in Newport in 2022 was $35,227, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $140,908 for a family of four. However, Newport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Newport is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Newport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Newport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Newport include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Newport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
