Newport (village), New York facts for kids
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Newport, New York
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 Newport (village), New York
Location in New York
Newport (village), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Town | Newport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 543 |
| • Density | 1,032.32/sq mi (398.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13416
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-50573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0958518 |
Newport is a small village located in Herkimer County, New York, United States. It is found in the eastern part of the town of Newport. In 2020, about 543 people lived in the village. Newport is northeast of the city of Utica.
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History of Newport
Early Settlement
The area that is now Newport was first known as the "Bowen Settlement." This name came from its founder, Benjamin Bowen. He bought the land around 1788. Benjamin Bowen worked to improve the land and invited other settlers to buy property there.
Village Incorporation
The village of Newport officially became a village in 1857. At that time, it was an important center for making and selling cheese.
Famous Residents and Historic Sites
Newport has been home to some notable people. One was Algernon Smith (1842 – 1876). He was an officer in the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment and died in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
The village was also home to Linus Yale Sr. and Linus Yale Jr.. They were famous for making locks and inventing new lock designs. The Yale-Cady Octagon House and Yale Lock Factory Site is a historic place in Newport connected to their work.
Several other buildings in Newport are listed on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places. These include the Benjamin Bowen House, the Newport Stone Arch Bridge, the Masonic Temple — Newport Lodge No. 445 F. & A.M., and the Stuart Perry and William Swezey Houses. These places are important parts of the village's history.
Geography of Newport
Location and Waterways
Newport village is in the eastern part of the town of Newport. It sits on both sides of West Canada Creek. This creek flows into the Mohawk River. Most of the village center is on the eastern side of the creek.
The village covers about 1.5 square kilometers (0.59 square miles). Most of this area, about 1.4 square kilometers (0.53 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.17 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water. This means about 10.87% of the village's total area is water.
Roads and Nearby Areas
New York State Route 28, also known as Main Street, runs north and south through Newport. It leads northwest about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Poland. It also goes southeast the same distance to Middleville. Herkimer, which is the county seat, is about 12 miles (19 km) south of Newport on NY 28. County Road 34 also passes through the part of Newport on the west side of West Canada Creek.
Natural Features
Brown Island is a small island located in West Canada Creek. It is found in the southern part of Newport.
Population of Newport
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 651 | — | |
| 1880 | 713 | 9.5% | |
| 1890 | 659 | −7.6% | |
| 1900 | 610 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 583 | −4.4% | |
| 1920 | 703 | 20.6% | |
| 1930 | 696 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 627 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 752 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 827 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 908 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 746 | −17.8% | |
| 1990 | 676 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 640 | −5.3% | |
| 2010 | 640 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 543 | −15.2% | |
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Population Numbers
According to the census from 2000, there were 640 people living in Newport. These people lived in 262 households, and 165 of these were families. The population density was about 1,256 people per square mile (485 people per square kilometer). There were 289 housing units in the village.
Diversity and Age
Most of the people in the village were White (99.22%). A small number were Black (0.47%) or from two or more races (0.31%). About 0.16% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.9% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (villa) para niños
