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Newport, WA
City in Pend Oreille County, Washington.
Population
2,181
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,434
ZIP codes
0
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,122, 48% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,200 (46% below Washington) and median rent is $653 a month.
Local data for Newport, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newport, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,122
Poverty rate
29.1%
Median home value
$303,200
Median rent
$653/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (500), Irish Americans (371), Swedish Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pend Oreille County. PPP loans are for Newport.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,182
3,187 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $11,148 per person
How people get to work
Newport, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
703
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
88
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Crime in Newport
Newport Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 221
- per 100,000 people · 76% of the WA rate
- Property crime
- 1,461
- per 100,000 people · 72% of the WA rate
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oldtown, IDCity | 1.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Priest River, IDCity | 6.5 mi | 2.2 |
| Blanchard, IDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Laclede, IDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| CusickTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Spirit Lake, IDCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Dover, IDCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| Athol, IDCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Deer ParkCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| Coolin, IDCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Sandpoint, IDCity | 24 mi | 4.3 |
| Ponderay, IDCity | 25 mi | 2.9 |
| Kootenai, IDCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| ClaytonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.3 |
| Green BluffCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.1 |
| Loon LakeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, WA in?
- Newport is in Pend Oreille County, Washington.
- What is the population of Newport, WA?
- About 2,181 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Oldtown, ID (1.7 mi), Priest River, ID (6.5 mi), Blanchard, ID (11 mi), Laclede, ID (14 mi), Cusick (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023