The Town FilesNewport County, Rhode Island
84,657 people. The median home is worth $609,700 (typical Rhode Island town: $432,850) and the median household earns $103,514.
Towns in Newport County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 25,163 | $746,900 | $86,313 | 37.2 |
| Portsmouth | 17,871 | $597,000 | $117,467 | 48.0 |
| Middletown | 17,075 | $563,300 | $101,948 | 43.8 |
| Tiverton | 16,359 | $411,900 | $106,036 | 51.1 |
| Newport East | 12,337 | $485,400 | $89,028 | 46.1 |
| Tiverton | 7,809 | $407,200 | $99,158 | 48.1 |
| Jamestown | 5,559 | $842,400 | $140,625 | 58.2 |
| Little Compton | 3,616 | $783,400 | $134,750 | 60.3 |
People and housing
| Newport County | Typical Rhode Island town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $609,700 | $432,850 |
| Median rent | $1,713 | $1,362 |
| Median household income | $103,514 | $102,946 |
| Median age | 46.9 | 43.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.1% | 40.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 6.2% |
Jobs and pay
42,622 jobs in 2024, average pay $68,656 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 278 storm events in Newport County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Newport County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4766: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 12, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4653: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 21, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3563: Hurricane Henri |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4505: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3440: Covid-19 |
| April 3, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4212: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).