Newport, Nebraska facts for kids
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Newport, Nebraska
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Downtown Newport: 2nd Street
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Location of Newport, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 213.84/sq mi (82.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68759
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| Area code(s) | 402 and 531 |
| FIPS code | 31-34265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399493 |
Newport is a small village located in Rock County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 68 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Newport's History
Newport started around 1880. This was when the railroad tracks reached this area. The village got its name from a bridge. This bridge, called the Newport bridge, crosses the Niobrara River nearby.
Learning in Newport
Newport has its own school called Newport Grade School. It is a public school. In the past, this school had eight students and two teachers.
Where is Newport Located?
Newport is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers an area of about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Newport?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 208 | — | |
| 1910 | 268 | 28.8% | |
| 1920 | 430 | 60.4% | |
| 1930 | 273 | −36.5% | |
| 1940 | 275 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 207 | −24.7% | |
| 1960 | 162 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 141 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 141 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 136 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 98 | −27.9% | |
| 2010 | 97 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 68 | −29.9% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village had 97 people living in 44 homes. About 29 of these were families. The village had about 213 people per square mile. There were 57 housing units in total. Most people living in Newport (97.9%) were White. A small number (2.1%) were Native American.
About 22.7% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (59.1%) had married couples. About 34.1% of all homes were single individuals. Some people (20.5%) lived alone and were 65 or older. The average home had 2.20 people. The average family had 2.83 people.
The average age of people in the village was 48.5 years old.
- 19.6% of residents were under 18.
- 5.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 16.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 34% were between 45 and 64.
- 24.7% were 65 or older.
The village had slightly more males (50.5%) than females (49.5%).
Famous People from Newport
- Opal Hill was a golfer. She won the Women's Western Open in both 1935 and 1936.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Nebraska) para niños
