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Newport, TN
City in Cocke County, Tennessee.
Population
6,881
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,244
ZIP codes
0
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 7.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 91st most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $31,250 a year, 55% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,500 (53% below Tennessee) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Newport, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,250
Poverty rate
27.2%
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (478), Irish Americans (316), Mexican Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cocke County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,737
7,408 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,015
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $9,278 per person
How people get to work
Newport, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
173
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
25.5%
U.S. 12.8% +12.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParrottsvilleTown | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BaneberryCity | 7.5 mi | 1.8 |
| CosbyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| FairgardenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| White PineTown | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| DandridgeTown | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| Pittman CenterTown | 17 mi | 6 |
| MorristownCity | 18 mi | 27.9 |
| Jefferson CityCity | 19 mi | 7 |
| MosheimTown | 20 mi | 6.4 |
| Hot Springs, NCTown | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| RussellvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Bulls GapTown | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| SeviervilleCity | 23 mi | 24.3 |
| New MarketTown | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| GatlinburgCity | 23 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, TN in?
- Newport is in Cocke County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Newport, TN?
- About 6,881 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Parrottsville (6.8 mi), Baneberry (7.5 mi), Cosby (11 mi), Fairgarden (13 mi), White Pine (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023