Newport, South Carolina facts for kids
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Newport, South Carolina
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Location of Newport, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.11 sq mi (21.00 km2) |
| • Land | 8.05 sq mi (20.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,744 |
| • Density | 589.39/sq mi (227.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-49885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1225014 |
Newport is a community in York County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (or CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population numbers, even if it's not an official city or town. Most of Newport has become part of the nearby city of Rock Hill. However, some parts are still in the county. In 2020, about 4,744 people lived in Newport.
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Where is Newport Located?
Newport is found in South Carolina. Its exact location is 34°59′3″N 81°5′33″W / 34.98417°N 81.09250°W. The United States Census Bureau says that Newport covers about 8.9 square miles (which is about 23.2 square kilometers) of land.
How Many People Live in Newport?
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| 2020 | 4,744 | — | |
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A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The government does this to learn more about communities.
Newport's Population in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 4,744 people living in Newport. These people lived in 1,704 households, and 1,231 of these were families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Newport in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,395 | 71.56% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 786 | 16.57% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.56% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 226 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 233 | 4.91% |
Newport's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Newport had 4,136 people. There were 1,516 households, and 1,248 of these were families. The population density was about 460 people per square mile (or 177 people per square kilometer). There were 1,579 homes in the area.
Most people in Newport in 2010 were White (84.1%). About 11.9% were African American. Other groups included Native American (0.6%), Asian (1.3%), and people from other races (0.4%). About 1.8% of people were from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 2.3% of the population.
Many households (32.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.9%) were married couples living together.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (Carolina del Sur) para niños
