Newport Town, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 578 people, 237 households, and 162 families living in the town. The population density was 714.8 people per square mile (275.99/kmē), it would be the 81st least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Indiana. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 312.3 per square mile (120.58/kmē). The average household size was 2.44 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 24.7% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males. The median age of the town's population was 38.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Newport Town was 33.8 and 40.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 97.58% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.35% American Indian, 0.87% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.21% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $33571, it would be the 181st lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Indiana. The median income for a family in the town was $36389, making it the 82nd poorest town by median family income among the Indiana. The per capita income for the town was $16771, it is Indiana's 337th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income is $20250, The median income for males was $26875 versus $16458 for females.
In 2000, 154 pupils and students, of which 42.86% are male and 57.14% are female, 26.64% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.09% nursery or pri school, 18.18% kindergarten, 46.75% elementary school, 20.13% high school and 5.84% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 578 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 579 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 578 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 559 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 555 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 554 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 552 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 549 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 542 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 9 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 25 | 47 | 72 |
| High school | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport town, Indiana | $33571 | $36389 | $16771 |
| Vermillion County, Indiana | $34837 | $41809 | $18579 |
| Indiana, United States | $41567 | $50261 | $20397 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |