Newport, Arkansas
Newport: City in Arkansas, USA
About
Newport is a city located in the county of Ouachita in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,879. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,389 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Newport
Population : | 7,389 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Arkansas (United States) |
County : | Ouachita County |
Postal code : | 72112 |
Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.92% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.08% |
Altitude : | 223 feet / 68 meters |
Capital city : | Newport is capital of Jackson County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1870 (154 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 07:25:09 (24th December 2024) |
Population growth : | -6.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Newport is located at 33°25'47"N 92°41'43"W (33.4298400, -92.6951600).
Newport map
- Official Website
Official website of Newport
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Newport decreased by 6.63% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,879 | - | census |
2011 | 7,852 | -0.34% | estimation process |
2012 | 7,751 | -1.3% | estimation process |
2013 | 7,811 | 0.77% | estimation process |
2014 | 7,784 | -0.35% | estimation process |
2015 | 7,751 | -0.43% | estimation process |
2016 | 7,742 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2017 | 7,605 | -1.8% | estimation process |
2018 | 7,499 | -1.41% | estimation process |
2019 | 7,474 | -0.33% | estimation process |
2020 | 7,389 | -1.15% | estimation process |
People born in Newport (19)
People born in Newport, including actress, singer and songwriter Mary Steenburgen, heiress to the fortune of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Alice Walton, politician Kaneaster Hodges, .
List
- John T. Walton (American war veteran; son of Walmart founder Sam Walton) he was born in 08/10/1946
- Jim Walton (American businessman) he was born in 07/06/1948
- Bo Lacy (American football player) he was born in 22/11/1980
- Da'shawn Thomas (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 31/08/1987
- Dowell Loggains (American football player) he was born in 01/10/1980
- Jim Wood (Auditor of Arkansas)
- Julius Pruitt (college football player, professional football player, wide receiver) he was born in 30/12/1985
- Paul K. Holmes III (American judge) he was born in 10/11/1951
- Steve Stephens (American television and communication pioneer in Arkansas) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Theo Young (College football coach) he was born in 25/04/1965
- Rodney Brand (American-football player (1948-)) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Cornelius Coffey (African American Aviator) he was born in 06/09/1903
- Johnny Owen (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1907
- Richard A. B. Leschen (New Zealand entomologist) he was born in 10/02/1961
- Brent D. Williams (Associate Dean for Executive Education and Outreach at the University of Arkansas) he was born in 01/06/1976
- Ashton Goudeau (American baseball player) he was born in 23/07/1992
Schools in Newport
College & universities near Newport, AR
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|---|
107992 | Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden (AR) | 71701-1906 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Newport, AR
Code | Name | Address | Type |
---|---|---|---|
ARK | Arkadelphia station | 798 South 5th St. | RAIL |
HOP | Hope | 100 East Division Street | RAIL |
MVN | Malvern station | 200 East First St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Newport
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
Smackover Post Office | Smackover (AR) | 71762 |
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- Newport , Maine town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States with a population of 3,248 people.
- Newport , Vermont city in Orleans County, Vermont, United States with a population of 3,121 people.
- Newport , Washington city in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington with a population of 2,266 people.
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- Newport , Ohio city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 1,909 people.
- Newport , Pennsylvania borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 1,585 people.
- Newport , Delaware town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States with a population of 874 people.
- Newport , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 585 people.
- Newport , Indiana town in Indiana, USA with a population of 475 people.
- Newport , Missouri unincorporated community in Missouri with a population of 315 people.
- Newport , Nebraska village in the United States with a population of 89 people.
Other cities in Ouachita County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouachita County , AR.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Camden | 10,638 | County seat of Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
Bearden | 850 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
East Camden | 809 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States |
Stephens | 779 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, USA |
Chidester | 256 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Louann | 152 | City in Ouachita County, Arkansas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Newport distances to largest Arkansas cities