Newport Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 3349 people, 1136 households, and 831 families residing in the town. The population density was 456 people per square mile (176.06/kmē), it is the 203rd least densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 1232 housing units at an average density of 167.6 per square mile (64.71/kmē). The average household size was 2.58 persons, and the average family size was 3.04 persons. The population's age distribution was 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 37.4 years, The median age of males was 36.1 years, for females the median age was 39.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 83.13% White, 11.94% Black or African American, 0.63% American Indian, 1.28% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 1.55% from two or more races and 1.43% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $36629, it would be the 245th highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $43147, it is the 280th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $14260, making it the 139th lowest town by per capita income in North Carolina. The median income was $16613, Males had a median income of $24013 versus $11645 for females.
In 2000, 832 pupils and students, of which 391 are male and 441 are female, 24.84% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 30 nursery or pri school, 50 kindergarten, 394 elementary school, 194 high school and 164 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3349 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3353 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3351 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3411 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3486 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3642 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3780 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3828 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3940 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4194 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4298 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 24 | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| Elementary school | 222 | 172 | 394 |
| High school | 61 | 133 | 194 |
| College or graduate school | 81 | 83 | 164 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport town, North Carolina | $36629 | $43147 | $14260 |
| Carteret County, North Carolina | $38344 | $45499 | $21260 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |