Demographics & People — Newport, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,039 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,800 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 6,984 |
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| Family Households | 3,060 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.89 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2431 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,832 |
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| Black or African American | 829 |
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| Asian | 81 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 934 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,365 |
| German | 4,073 |
| Other groups | 2,605 |
| Irish | 1,945 |
| English | 1,258 |
| Italian | 979 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 760 |
| Scottish | 456 |
| American | 404 |
| European | 346 |
Language
| English Only | 12,513 |
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| Spanish | 544 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,382 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 696 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,026 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newport, Kentucky.
