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Newport, DE
Town in New Castle County, Delaware.
Population
900
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,929
ZIP codes
0
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 3.7 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,761 a year, 28% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,000 (30% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,188 a month.
Local data for Newport, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,761
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$246,000
Median rent
$1,188/mo
Homeownership
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (192), Mexican Americans (70), Italian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Castle County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,959
306,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,609
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $7,016 per person
How people get to work
Newport, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.1%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit9.2%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,499
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,599
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElsmereTown | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| Wilmington ManorCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.6 |
| New CastleCity | 3.8 mi | 3.5 |
| WilmingtonCity | 4.1 mi | 10.9 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Pike Creek ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Pike CreekCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.7 |
| EdgemoorCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.9 |
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.9 |
| HockessinCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 10 |
| Pennsville, NJCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 10.7 |
| BellefonteTown | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| North StarCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Penns Grove, NJBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Carneys Point, NJCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 8.4 |
| BearCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, DE in?
- Newport is in New Castle County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Newport, DE?
- About 900 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Elsmere (1.8 mi), Wilmington Manor (2.5 mi), New Castle (3.8 mi), Wilmington (4.1 mi), Greenville (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023