Newport

The City in Brief

Founded: 1639 (incorporated 1784)

Head Official: Mayor John J. Trifero (since 2005)

City Population

1980: 29,259

1990: 28,227

2000: 26,475

2004 estimate: 25,879

Percent change, 1990-2000: -6.2%

U.S. rank in 1990: 958th (State rank: 7th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 1,223rd (State rank: 7th)

Metropolitan Area Population (Newport County)

1980: 81,383

1990: 87,194

2000: 85,433

Percent change, 1990-2000: -2.0%

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 611th

Area: 11.47 square miles (2000)

Elevation: From 6 to 96 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: January, 30.4° F; July, 71.0° F; annual average, 50.78° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 44.7 inches rainfall; 35.7 inches snowfall

Major Economic Sectors: U.S. Navy-related activities, tourism and related activities, education and healthcare

Unemployment Rate: 4.8% (April 2005)

Per Capita Income: $25,441 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: Salve Regina University, U.S. Naval War College, Community College of Rhode Island-Newport

Daily Newspaper: Newport Daily News