Demographics & People — Newport, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,142 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,100 |
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| Median Age | 44.0 |
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| Total Households | 1,702 |
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| Family Households | 1,309 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.418 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,728 |
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| Black or African American | 917 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 122 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,276 |
| Other groups | 1,249 |
| American | 537 |
| English | 529 |
| German | 495 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 341 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 313 |
| Irish | 214 |
| European | 114 |
| Scottish | 92 |
Language
| English Only | 3,615 |
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| Spanish | 42 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,744 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 472 |
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| Population 18+ | 3,605 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 17.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newport, South Carolina.
