Newport, Oregon
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| Newport, Oregon | |
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| Coordinates: 44°36′16″N 124°3′17″W / 44.60444°N 124.05472°WCoordinates: 44°36′16″N 124°3′17″W / 44.60444°N 124.05472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Patricia Patrick-Joling[1] |
| Area | |
| - Total | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km2) |
| - Land | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km2) |
| - Water | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| Elevation | 134 ft (40.8 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 9,532 |
| - Density | 1,073.1/sq mi (415.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | Pacific (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 97365-97366 |
| Area code(s) | 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-52450[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1124669[3] |
| Website | http://www.thecityofnewport.net |
Newport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,532, an increase of nearly 13% over its 1990 population; an unofficial 2006 estimate listed Newport's population at 10,240 residents.[4]
Newport is the county seat of Lincoln County.[5] It is also the home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Nye Beach, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and Rogue Ales.
In mid-2011, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will move its base for research ships from Lake Union (in Seattle) to Newport. The base has about 110 marine officers and a total of 175 employees. It will base four ships and provide support for up to two itinerant vessels.[6] NOAA already has some personnel at the Hatfield Marine Science Center which support the Alaska Fisheries Science Center. The ships will join the RV Wecoma which is based at the center.
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.4 square miles (27.0 km²), of which 8.9 square miles (23 km²) is land and 4.0 km² (1.6 sq mi or 14.94%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 9,532 people, 4,112 households, and 2,495 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,073.1 people per square mile (414.5/km²). There were 5,034 housing units at an average density of 566.7/sq mi (218.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.56% White, 2.15% Native American, 1.72% Asian, 0.45% Black or African American, and 0.21% Pacific Islander. 3.86% were of other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.96% of the population.
Of 4,112 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,996, and the median income for a family was $36,682. Males had a median income of $31,416 versus $26,582 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,580. About 12.2% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older.
[edit] Education
Newport is home to the Oregon Coast Community College, which held its first classes in 1987. The public schools in Newport are part of the Lincoln County School District, and include Newport High School, Newport Preparatory Academy, Newport Intermediate School, Issac Newton Magnet School, and Sam Case Elementary School.
[edit] Media
[edit] Radio stations
Newport has five radio stations: KNPT, with a news/talk format, and KSHL, which plays country music, KPPT 100.7fm plays 70's music and KCUP at 1230 am is a local talk station. Additionally, there is one high definition radio station for KCUP at 100.7-3.
[edit] Newspaper
The News-Times is published twice a week.
[edit] Sister city
Newport has one sister city:
[edit] Notable residents
- William A. Barton, attorney
- David Ogden Stiers, actor
[edit] See also
- Newport Municipal Airport
- Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Yaquina Head, a rocky headland
- Jumpoff Joe, a former rock pillar on Nye Beach
[edit] History
[edit] References
- ^ "ELECTION 2008 - Newport Mayor: Patricia Patrick-Joling". www.newportnewstime.com. http://www.newportnewstimes.com/articles/2008/10/15/news/news14.txt.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ PSU:Population Research Center
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Find_a_County&Template=/cffiles/counties/usamap.cfm. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "NOAA Picks Newport For Research Base". KPTV. August 4, 2009. http://www.kptv.com/politics/20278592/detail.html. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ Oregon Economic & Community Development Department: Oregon Sister Relationships
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Newport, Oregon |
- Newport's Official Website
- Newport Tourism Website
- Oregon Blue Book entry for Newport
- Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
- Newport Public Library
- Lincoln County Schools
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