Newport, Minnesota facts for kids
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Newport, Minnesota
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Location of the city of Newport
within Washington County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington |
| Settled | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.860 sq mi (9.997 km2) |
| • Land | 3.618 sq mi (9.370 km2) |
| • Water | 0.242 sq mi (0.626 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,797 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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5,321 |
| • Density | 1,471/sq mi (567.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
55055
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| Area code(s) | 651 |
| FIPS code | 27-45790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395227 |
| Sales tax | 8.375% |
Newport is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It's a friendly place located along the Mississippi River, just southeast of the larger city of Saint Paul. In 2020, about 3,797 people lived here. By 2023, the population was estimated to be around 5,321.
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History of Newport
Newport was officially planned out, or "platted," in 1857. This means its streets and lots were mapped out for people to build homes and businesses. A post office has been open in Newport since 1857, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
Geography and Location
Newport is a city with a total area of about 3.86 square miles (9.997 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.62 square miles (9.370 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.24 square miles (0.626 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Newport
Two important roads help people get around Newport and connect it to other places. These are Interstate 494 and U.S. Routes 10 and 61. These routes are like the main highways for the community.
Newport's River Location
Newport is special because it's located right along the famous Mississippi River. This river is a big part of the city's geography and history. It's also close to Saint Paul, a larger city in Minnesota.
Newport's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 307 | — | |
| 1910 | 370 | 20.5% | |
| 1920 | 453 | 22.4% | |
| 1930 | 541 | 19.4% | |
| 1940 | 872 | 61.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,672 | 91.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,349 | 40.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,922 | 24.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,323 | 13.7% | |
| 1990 | 3,720 | 11.9% | |
| 2000 | 3,715 | −0.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,435 | −7.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,797 | 10.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,321 | 54.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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The population of Newport has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1900, there were only 307 people living there. By 1950, the population had grown to 1,672. The city continued to grow, reaching 3,797 people in 2020. Recent estimates for 2023 show the population has grown even more, to about 5,321 people.
Newport's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 3,797 people living in Newport. There were 1,473 households, which are like groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 945 were families. The city had 1,546 housing units, which are places where people can live.
The population density was about 1,049.5 people per square mile. This means that, on average, there were about 1,049 people living in every square mile of land in Newport.
The people living in Newport come from many different backgrounds. The census showed that about 69.4% of the people were White. About 9.7% were African American, and 1.6% were Native American. About 7.5% were Asian, and 3.4% were from other races. About 8.3% of the people identified as being from two or more races. Also, about 7.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Newport's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed there were 3,435 people in Newport. There were 1,354 households, and 875 of those were families. The population density was about 946.3 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was mostly White (85.0%). There were also African American (5.0%), Native American (0.7%), and Asian (3.8%) residents. About 2.6% of the population was from other races, and another 2.6% identified as being from two or more races. About 6.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 31.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.53 people, and the average family had 3.09 people. The median age in the city was 37.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37.3, and half were older.
Notable People from Newport
Newport has been home to some interesting people:
- Karla Bigham is a Minnesota state Senator. She used to be a Commissioner for Washington County.
- Frank C. Mars was the person who started the famous candy company, Mars, Incorporated. You might know some of their candies!
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Minnesota) para niños
