Newport, Arkansas facts for kids
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Newport, Arkansas
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Current Jackson County Courthouse in Newport
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Location of Newport in Jackson County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Arkansas | ||
| County | Jackson | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13.80 sq mi (35.75 km2) | ||
| • Land | 13.55 sq mi (35.10 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,005 | ||
| • Density | 590.73/sq mi (228.08/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP Code |
72112
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| Area code(s) | 870 | ||
| FIPS code | 05-49580 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404372 | ||
Newport is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. The city sits right on the White River, about 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Little Rock. In 2020, about 8,005 people lived here.
Newport is home to a campus of the Arkansas State University system. This campus is special because it focuses on training students for jobs in transportation. Newport is also famous for being the town where Sam Walton owned a Ben Franklin store before he started the huge company, Wal-Mart.
The city has ten places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important buildings and sites that are protected because of their history.
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Geography and Climate
Newport covers a total area of about 13.8 square miles (35.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like rivers or lakes.
Newport's Weather
The weather in Newport is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It means the area gets plenty of rain all year round, and the temperatures are generally warm.
| Climate data for Newport, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1884–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
85 (29) |
96 (36) |
97 (36) |
107 (42) |
108 (42) |
112 (44) |
114 (46) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
80 (27) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.7 (19.3) |
71.8 (22.1) |
78.2 (25.7) |
84.1 (28.9) |
89.2 (31.8) |
94.8 (34.9) |
97.3 (36.3) |
98.2 (36.8) |
93.9 (34.4) |
87.2 (30.7) |
77.4 (25.2) |
67.9 (19.9) |
99.3 (37.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.7 (7.6) |
50.7 (10.4) |
59.8 (15.4) |
70.0 (21.1) |
78.2 (25.7) |
86.4 (30.2) |
89.4 (31.9) |
88.9 (31.6) |
82.6 (28.1) |
72.0 (22.2) |
58.8 (14.9) |
48.7 (9.3) |
69.3 (20.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.7 (3.2) |
41.9 (5.5) |
50.6 (10.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
69.3 (20.7) |
77.6 (25.3) |
80.7 (27.1) |
79.4 (26.3) |
72.4 (22.4) |
61.1 (16.2) |
49.6 (9.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
60.1 (15.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 29.6 (−1.3) |
33.2 (0.7) |
41.4 (5.2) |
50.8 (10.4) |
60.4 (15.8) |
68.8 (20.4) |
72.0 (22.2) |
70.0 (21.1) |
62.2 (16.8) |
50.2 (10.1) |
40.4 (4.7) |
32.9 (0.5) |
51.0 (10.6) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 14.6 (−9.7) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
25.2 (−3.8) |
36.8 (2.7) |
47.1 (8.4) |
59.1 (15.1) |
64.1 (17.8) |
61.5 (16.4) |
49.2 (9.6) |
36.1 (2.3) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
19.4 (−7.0) |
11.4 (−11.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −12 (−24) |
−14 (−26) |
1 (−17) |
27 (−3) |
30 (−1) |
46 (8) |
51 (11) |
46 (8) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
−17 (−27) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.67 (93) |
3.96 (101) |
5.01 (127) |
5.39 (137) |
5.59 (142) |
3.37 (86) |
4.18 (106) |
2.97 (75) |
3.23 (82) |
3.96 (101) |
4.93 (125) |
4.93 (125) |
51.19 (1,300) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.8 (2.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.7 (1.8) |
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) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.6 (6.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.5 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 9.7 | 105.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
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People of Newport
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 683 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,571 | 130.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,866 | 82.4% | |
| 1910 | 3,557 | 24.1% | |
| 1920 | 3,771 | 6.0% | |
| 1930 | 4,547 | 20.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,301 | −5.4% | |
| 1950 | 6,254 | 45.4% | |
| 1960 | 7,007 | 12.0% | |
| 1970 | 7,725 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 8,339 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,459 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 7,811 | 4.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,879 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,005 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Newport has changed over the years. You can see how it has grown and shrunk in the table to the left.
Newport's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 8,005 people living in Newport. These people made up 2,261 households and 1,234 families.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,142 | 64.23% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,220 | 27.73% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.71% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 288 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 | 3.44% |
Economy and Jobs
Newport has different businesses that help the city's economy. One important company is Medallion Foods, which makes snack foods.
Education in Newport
Newport offers good educational opportunities for its young people and adults.
Schools for Kids and Teens
Public education in Newport is provided by the Newport School District. This includes schools like Newport High School, where students can get their high school diploma.
College Education
For those who want to continue their studies after high school, the main campus of Arkansas State University-Newport is located right here. It's a two-year community college.
Famous People from Newport
Many interesting people have connections to Newport, Arkansas.
Business Leaders
- Helen Walton: She was the wife of Sam Walton, who founded Wal-Mart.
- Sam Walton: The amazing person who started the Wal-Mart stores.
- S. Robson Walton, John T. Walton, Jim Walton, and Alice Walton: These are the children of Sam Walton, who have also been involved in the Wal-Mart company.
Artists and Writers
- Sonny Burgess: A talented rockabilly musician who is part of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
- Elizabeth Gregg Patterson: A writer known for her short stories.
- Mary Steenburgen: A famous actress who has won an Academy Award for her acting.
Sports Stars
- Dowell Loggains: He is an offensive coordinator in the NFL (National Football League) for the New York Jets.
- Julius Pruitt: He played professional football for the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
- Theo Young: He played one season in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is now a college football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Arkansas) para niños
