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Newport, Oregon
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| City of Newport | |
Port of Newport and Yaquina Bay Bridge (U.S. Route 101)
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| Motto(s):
"The Friendliest"
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Location of Newport in Lincoln County, Oregon (left) and in Oregon (right)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.72 sq mi (30.35 km2) |
| • Land | 9.98 sq mi (25.84 km2) |
| • Water | 1.74 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 134 ft (40.8 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,256 |
| • Density | 1,028.07/sq mi (396.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
97365-97366
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-52450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1124669 |
| Website | City of Newport |
Newport is a city located in Lincoln County, Oregon, in the United States. It became an official city in 1882. The name "Newport" was first used when a post office opened there in 1868. The city was named after Newport, Rhode Island.
In 2020, about 10,256 people lived in Newport. This was a small increase from its population in 2010.
The land where Newport now stands was originally home to the Yacona tribe. Their history in the area goes back at least 3,000 years. White settlers started making homes there in 1864. The town was named by Sam Case, who also became its first postmaster.
Newport has been the main government center, or county seat, for Lincoln County since 1952. Voters decided to move the county government from Toledo to Newport.
The city is also famous for several attractions. These include the Oregon Coast Aquarium, the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Nye Beach, and two lighthouses: Yaquina Head Light and Yaquina Bay Light. You can also visit the Newport Sea Lion Docks, the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, and Rogue Ales. Newport is the end point of U.S. Route 20, which is the longest road in the United States. It starts all the way in Boston.
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Geography and Climate
Newport is located on the coast of Oregon. The city covers about 10.59 square miles (27.43 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with some water. It is about 3,365 miles (5,415 kilometers) west of Boston, Massachusetts, if you follow U.S. Route 20.
Newport's Weather
Newport usually has mild and wet weather all year. Most of the rain falls during the winter months. It rarely gets very hot, with temperatures reaching 90°F (32°C) or higher only a few afternoons each year. It also rarely gets very cold, with temperatures dropping to 32°F (0°C) or lower on about 29 mornings a year. The coldest temperature ever recorded was 1°F (-17°C), and the hottest was 100°F (38°C).
On average, Newport gets about 71 inches (180 centimeters) of rain each year. It rains on about 187 days a year. Snowfall is very rare, with only about 1.57 inches (4 centimeters) falling on average each year.
Major Weather Events
Newport has experienced some big weather events:
- Columbus Day Windstorm (1962): In October 1962, winds in Newport reached 138 miles per hour (222 km/h) before the wind measuring device broke! This storm was one of Oregon's top 10 weather events of the 20th century.
- December Flood (1964): In December 1964, a huge rainstorm caused major flooding across Oregon. Newport received about 21 inches (53 centimeters) of rain, which was almost double the usual amount for December. This set a new record for the city.
- January Snowstorms (1950): In January 1950, Newport had heavy snowstorms. About 6 inches (15 centimeters) of snow fell that month. This was four times more snow than the city usually gets in an entire year!
| Climate data for Newport, Oregon (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–2012) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
77 (25) |
80 (27) |
81 (27) |
82 (28) |
90 (32) |
84 (29) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
85 (29) |
73 (23) |
94 (34) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 60.7 (15.9) |
64.6 (18.1) |
65.2 (18.4) |
65.8 (18.8) |
69.7 (20.9) |
68.7 (20.4) |
70.0 (21.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
76.8 (24.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
64.5 (18.1) |
59.8 (15.4) |
80.5 (26.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.3 (10.2) |
51.6 (10.9) |
52.8 (11.6) |
54.3 (12.4) |
58.1 (14.5) |
61.2 (16.2) |
63.5 (17.5) |
64.1 (17.8) |
63.6 (17.6) |
59.6 (15.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
50.3 (10.2) |
56.9 (13.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39.3 (4.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
39.2 (4.0) |
41.2 (5.1) |
45.9 (7.7) |
48.8 (9.3) |
51.2 (10.7) |
52.2 (11.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
45.1 (7.3) |
41.7 (5.4) |
39.2 (4.0) |
44.3 (6.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 29.6 (−1.3) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
34.3 (1.3) |
38.6 (3.7) |
43.9 (6.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
46.7 (8.2) |
43.0 (6.1) |
37.4 (3.0) |
32.6 (0.3) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 1 (−17) |
12 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
20 (−7) |
28 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
33 (1) |
32 (0) |
31 (−1) |
25 (−4) |
18 (−8) |
6 (−14) |
1 (−17) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 10.33 (262) |
8.38 (213) |
6.82 (173) |
5.53 (140) |
2.96 (75) |
2.16 (55) |
0.59 (15) |
0.74 (19) |
2.33 (59) |
5.56 (141) |
10.24 (260) |
11.63 (295) |
67.27 (1,707) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.1 (0.25) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 20.4 | 16.6 | 20.9 | 16.6 | 13.3 | 10.8 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 7.3 | 15.2 | 19.5 | 20.0 | 171.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82 | 83 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.0 | 4.0 | 5.5 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 10.7 | 10.4 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Weather Atlas (UV and humidity) | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 52 | — | |
| 1890 | 121 | 132.7% | |
| 1900 | 256 | 111.6% | |
| 1910 | 721 | 181.6% | |
| 1920 | 980 | 35.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,530 | 56.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,019 | 32.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,241 | 60.5% | |
| 1960 | 5,344 | 64.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,188 | −2.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,519 | 44.9% | |
| 1990 | 8,437 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 9,532 | 13.0% | |
| 2010 | 9,989 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 10,256 | 2.7% | |
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Newport's Population in 2020
In 2020, Newport had 10,256 people living in 4,559 households. This means there were about 1,028 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Newport (80.9%) were White. Other groups included African American (1.0%), Native American (1.8%), and Asian (1.7%). About 5.8% of people were of two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 15.8% of the population.
The average household had 2.2 people. About 16.6% of Newport's residents were under 18 years old. Also, 27.6% of the population was older than 65. Slightly more than half of the population (51.9%) was female, and 48.9% was male.
The average income for a household was $52,897. The average income per person was $30,060. About 14.1% of the people in Newport lived in poverty.
Newport's Population in 2010
In 2010, Newport had 9,989 people living in 4,354 households. There were about 1,104 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was similar to 2020, with 84.1% White. Hispanic or Latino people made up 15.3% of the population.
About 25% of households had children under 18. Around 41% were married couples. The average age in the city was about 43 years old. About 20% of residents were under 18.
Economy and Jobs
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Newport's economy is strongly connected to the ocean. In 2011, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) moved its base for research ships from Seattle to Newport. This base is very important. It has about 110 marine officers and 175 employees. Four research ships, including the NOAAS Bell M. Shimada and the NOAAS Rainier, are based here. NOAA also has staff at the Hatfield Marine Science Center. They help with fisheries science for Alaska and the Northwest. Other research vessels, like the R/V Oceanus and R/V Elakha, are also based at the center.
Newport is also home to the largest fishing fleet on the Oregon Coast. This means many fishing boats operate from Newport, bringing in a lot of seafood.
Education and Learning
Newport has good educational opportunities for students of all ages.
Schools
The public schools in Newport are part of the Lincoln County School District. These schools include:
- Newport High School
- Newport Preparatory Academy
- Newport Intermediate School
- Sam Case Primary School
Higher Education and Research
Oregon Coast Community College was started by Lincoln County voters in 1987. The college began offering classes that same year.
Newport is also home to the Hatfield Marine Science Center. This center is run by Oregon State University. It works with state and federal groups. The center does important research and educational programs about the ocean. It is a key field station for the university's College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences.
Media and News
Newport has several ways for people to get news and entertainment.
Radio Stations
You can listen to many radio stations based in Newport:
- KPPT 100.7FM (Classic Hits)
- KNPT 1310AM (News/Talk)
- KYOR 88.9FM (Religious)
- K210CW/KLOV 89.9FM (Christian Contemporary)
- KLCO 90.5FM (Public Radio/Lane Community College)
- K217FZ/KWAX 91.3FM (Classical)
- KNCU 92.7FM (Country)
- K239BO/KRLZ 93.7FM (Hot AC)
- KWPB/LPFM 98.7FM (Religious)
- K295BJ/KOGL 106.9FM (Public Radio)
Newspaper
The local newspaper is called the Lincoln County Leader. It is published once a week.
Sister City
Newport has one sister city. A sister city is a city in another country that shares a special friendship and cultural exchange with Newport.
Mombetsu, Japan
Notable People
Many interesting people have connections to Newport:
- Sam Adams, a former mayor of Portland, Oregon
- Scott Baker, a marine biologist who works at the Marine Mammals Institute
- Nathan Ball, an engineer, business person, TV host, and author
- Rick Bartow, an artist
- Ernest Bloch, a composer and humanist
- Joel Hedgpeth, a marine biologist
- David Ogden Stiers, an actor
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Oregón) para niños
