Newport Population 2026
Newport has a population of 15,354, making it the #3037 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kentucky. It is about 573× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,354
Rank in United States
#3037
Coordinates
39.09°N, 84.50°W
~156 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
645 km
401 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kentucky
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 624,444 | #29 |
| Lexington | 320,347 | #58 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | #61 |
| Meads | 288,649 | #69 |
| Bowling Green | 63,616 | #628 |
| Owensboro | 59,042 | #703 |
| Covington | 40,997 | #1083 |
| Richmond | 33,533 | #1369 |
Cities near Newport
- Covington40,997 people · ~1 km away
- Cincinnati311,097 people · ~4 km away
- Fort Thomas16,398 people · ~5 km away
- Norwood19,915 people · ~8 km away
- Erlanger18,797 people · ~12 km away
- Florence32,227 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Newport?
Newport has a population of 15,354 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3037 biggest city in United States.
What state is Newport in?
Newport is located in Kentucky, United States.
Is Newport the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 645 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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