Newport Population 2026
Newport has a population of 24,232, making it the #1956 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Rhode Island. It is about 363× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,232
Rank in United States
#1956
Coordinates
41.49°N, 71.31°W
~9 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
565 km
351 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhode Island
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 190,934 | #133 |
| Warwick | 81,699 | #442 |
| Cranston | 81,073 | #447 |
| Pawtucket | 71,591 | #532 |
| East Providence | 47,408 | #934 |
| Woonsocket | 41,475 | #1069 |
| Coventry | 35,525 | #1288 |
| Cumberland | 34,843 | #1307 |
Cities near Newport
- Middletown17,303 people · ~6 km away
- Narragansett15,868 people · ~12 km away
- Portsmouth17,756 people · ~14 km away
- North Kingstown28,042 people · ~14 km away
- South Kingstown30,826 people · ~18 km away
- Bristol22,795 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Newport?
Newport has a population of 24,232 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1956 biggest city in United States.
What state is Newport in?
Newport is located in Rhode Island, United States.
Is Newport the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 565 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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