Newport County is home to 170,363 Rhode Island residents. Over the past ten years, the county has seen an increase in growth of 51.35%, ranking it #928 in the US and #3 in Rhode Island for population growth.
Based on the counties residents and economy, Newport County, RI is OK for retirees and great for families.
When considering schools and educational attainment, 92.5% of residents over 25 years of age graduated high school and 32.9% completed their bachelor’s degree or higher. The majority of students in Newport County attend public school.
If diversity is essential, Newport County received a F grade in diversity.