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Newport County, RI market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Newport County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 83,051
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 36,868
- Median household income
- $103,514
- +30.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $609,700
- Jobs located here
- 36,087
- Highest market score
- 72
- Funeral homes, #192 of 1,472 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 83,051 people live in Newport County, in 36,868 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Newport County declined 2.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Newport County is $103,514 a year, 28% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 30.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Newport County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (78).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Newport County are for funeral homes (72), car washes and detailers (64) and mortgage brokers and lenders (63). Newport County ranks #192 of 1,472 scored counties for funeral homes.
Newport County is part of the Providence-Warwick metro area. For its number of households, Newport County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Newport County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Newport County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral homes | 72 | #192 of 1,472 | 5 | 1.4 | $1.3M | 194 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 64 | #354 of 1,451 | 7 | 1.9 | $4.8M | 190 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 63 | #204 of 887 | 14 | 3.8 | Index only | 136 | 4 |
| Nail salons | 63 | #316 of 1,328 | 13 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 195 | 8 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 63 | #436 of 1,656 | 24 | 6.5 | $2.1M | 118 | 20 |
| Roofing and gutters | 62 | #325 of 1,177 | 13 | 3.5 | $10.2M | 120 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 62 | #649 of 2,401 | 86 | 23.3 | $390K | 145 | 34 |
| Grocery stores | 61 | #641 of 2,070 | 21 | 5.7 | $12.9M | 139 | 18 |
| Veterinarians | 60 | #481 of 1,485 | 9 | 2.4 | $3.1M | 115 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #710 of 2,378 | 49 | 13.3 | $685K | 154 | 28 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 59 | #445 of 1,302 | 16 | 4.3 | $3.1M | 100 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 59 | #478 of 1,490 | 17 | 4.6 | $3M | 124 | 9 |
| Convenience stores | 59 | #783 of 2,261 | 30 | 8.1 | $9M | 115 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 58 | #587 of 1,611 | 20 | 5.4 | $1.4M | 138 | 27 |
| Tire shops | 57 | #591 of 1,530 | 6 | 1.6 | $5.6M | 223 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 57 | #844 of 2,222 | 36 | 9.8 | $4.7M | 155 | 84 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #857 of 2,358 | 25 | 6.8 | $3M | 126 | 20 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 55 | #672 of 1,707 | 24 | 6.5 | $5.5M | 116 | 39 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 54 | #1,014 of 2,402 | 77 | 20.9 | $3.5M | 104 | 33 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #996 of 2,339 | 72 | 19.5 | $588K | 137 | 30 |
| Insurance agencies | 53 | #1,001 of 2,272 | 25 | 6.8 | $2.3M | 186 | 24 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 50 | #650 of 1,327 | 9 | 2.4 | $3.7M | 121 | 9 |
| Pizza | 48 | #1,100 of 2,090 | 33 | 9.0 | $5.2M | 101 | 84 |
| Home repair trades | 48 | #1,105 of 2,057 | 50 | 13.6 | $2.6M | 109 | 92 |
| Barbershops | 46 | #806 of 1,356 | 22 | 6.0 | $1.9M | 102 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 46 | #1,078 of 1,886 | 38 | 10.3 | $1.3M | 134 | 33 |
| Property management | 44 | #544 of 910 | 12 | 3.3 | Index only | 111 | 31 |
| Physical therapy | 44 | #880 of 1,422 | 27 | 7.3 | $1.9M | 77 | 11 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #1,599 of 2,394 | 329 | 89.2 | $153K | 100 | 77 |
| Electricians | 41 | #787 of 1,160 | 13 | 3.5 | $10.2M | 85 | 46 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 41 | #1,662 of 2,385 | 167 | 45.3 | $253K | 119 | 56 |
| Gyms | 40 | #1,237 of 1,792 | 43 | 11.7 | $1M | 78 | 14 |
| House cleaning | 39 | #625 of 847 | 12 | 3.3 | $4.5M | 70 | 17 |
| Pet businesses | 37 | #1,628 of 2,200 | 39 | 10.6 | $720K | 82 | 22 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,743 of 2,176 | 122 | 33.1 | Index only | 112 | 47 |
| Real estate | 35 | #1,866 of 2,229 | 150 | 40.7 | Index only | 114 | 95 |
| Dry cleaners | 34 | #404 of 507 | 8 | 2.2 | $12M | 77 | 6 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #1,078 of 1,334 | 29 | 7.9 | $1.5M | 75 | 15 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 30 | #1,748 of 2,063 | 59 | 16.0 | $2.9M | 78 | 45 |
| Pet stores | 29 | #787 of 974 | 8 | 2.2 | $3.5M | 78 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 29 | #1,644 of 1,889 | 53 | 14.4 | $3.2M | 77 | 45 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 29 | #2,068 of 2,405 | 541 | 146.7 | $314K | 85 | 262 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,572 of 1,769 | 60 | 16.3 | $705K | 81 | 14 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 28 | #2,114 of 2,405 | 303 | 82.2 | $561K | 85 | 133 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 27 | #724 of 777 | 31 | 8.4 | $1.4M | 35 | 14 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 27 | #1,870 of 2,088 | 103 | 27.9 | $423K | 64 | 29 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 26 | #1,260 of 1,461 | 16 | 4.3 | $1.8M | 69 | 12 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 25 | #1,376 of 1,493 | 31 | 8.4 | $1.7M | 59 | 97 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 25 | #1,669 of 1,771 | 46 | 12.5 | $1.2M | 70 | 114 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 25 | #1,852 of 2,087 | 129 | 35.0 | $745K | 59 | 74 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 25 | #1,983 of 2,210 | 173 | 46.9 | $555K | 63 | 83 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $11.2M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.8 | $17.9M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $48M | Too few | 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $25.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Newport County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $33.6M | $910 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $75M | $2,033 | 78 |
| Food away from home | $170M | $4,610 | 113 |
| Groceries | $270.8M | $7,346 | 116 |
| Personal care products and services | $42.3M | $1,148 | 114 |
| Child care and other personal services | $27.7M | $752 | 130 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $43.6M | $1,183 | 120 |
| Medical and dental services | $50.2M | $1,363 | 106 |
| Pets | $28.1M | $761 | 84 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $96.1M | $2,606 | 127 |
| Vehicle insurance | $58.3M | $1,582 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $132.3M | $3,588 | 119 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $53.8M | $1,459 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $741.7M | $20,117 | 121 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Newport County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 83,051−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 36,868
- Median age
- 46.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 102 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 826
- Median household income
- $103,514+30.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $138,641
- Median home value
- $609,700
- Jobs located here
- 36,087
- Daytime population
- 83,890Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Newport County, RI growing?
Population estimates put Newport County at 83,051 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 36,868 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 30.3%, before inflation.
How much do households in Newport County, RI spend?
Households in Newport County spend about $741.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $270.8M on groceries and $170M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Newport County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 130, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (78).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Newport County, RI?
Of the business types scored in Newport County, funeral homes (72), car washes and detailers (64) and mortgage brokers and lenders (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For funeral homes, that ranks #192 of 1,472 scored counties.
How does Newport County, RI compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Newport County is $103,514, 28% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $609,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (3.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 51 of the 56 business types have a score in Newport County, each ranked against other counties.
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