Newport is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The citizens of Newport are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 22.30% of adults in Newport having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Newport in 2022 was $39,819, which is wealthy relative to North Carolina, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $159,276 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 English, Irish, German, Polish, and French.
The most common language spoken in Newport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
