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Newport, KY

Newport is a home rule-class city at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 14,150 at the 2020 census. Historically, it was one of four county seats of Campbell County. Newport is a major urban center of Northern Kentucky and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²), of which 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (8.42%) is water. Newport is located within the Bluegrass region found in the Upland South of the United States of America. Newport is also commonly referred to as being located in the Midwest. Either description of Upland South or Midwest is acceptable, as Newport is located at the boundary between those regions.

Newport was settled c. 1791 by James Taylor Jr. on land purchased by his father James Sr. from George Muse, who received it as a grant. Taylor's brother, Hubbard Taylor, had been mapping the land twenty years prior. It was not named for its position on the river but for Christopher Newport, the commander of the first ship to reach Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. Newport was established as a town on December 14, 1795, and incorporated as a city on February 24, 1834. In 1803, the Ft. Washington military post was moved from Cincinnati to become the Newport Barracks. A bridge first connected Newport to Covington in 1853, and the first bridge spanning the Ohio River to Cincinnati, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, opened in 1866. Newport experienced large German immigration in the 1880s-'90s.

As of the census of 2020, 14,150 people were living in the city, for a population density of 5,136.12 people per square mile (1,982.99/km²). There were 7,361 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 79.7% White, 9.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from some other race, and 7.2% from two or more races. 5.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Newport focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Newport Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Newport Fitness, CrossRiver Fitness, and Performance House. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Newport, such as the Evergreen Cemetery Trail and Cold Spring Municipal Park Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Newport, KY are Newport Aquarium, Purple People Bridge, and Footlighters, Inc..

Population: 13,812 (2023). ZIP codes: 41071-41072. Area code(s): 859. Elevation:  528 ft. Area: 3.0 square miles (7.8 km²).

FAQs

How expensive is Newport, KY?

Newport, Kentucky's cost of living is 13% lower than the national average. Newport's housing expenses are 30% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 5% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 20% higher than the national average.

How did Newport, KY get its name?

Established in 1795 by James Taylor, Newport is named in honor of Admiral Christopher Newport. Admiral Newport had led the first English settlement at Jamestown, which is in Taylor’s native state of Virginia. The land had actually been platted twenty years prior by his brother Hubbard Taylor, who at the time was surveying it for his father.

Is Newport, KY a good place to live?

Living in Newport offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Newport, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Newport and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Newport are above average.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Newport

Newport Parks and Recreation Department 

Newport Fitness

CrossRiver Fitness 

Performance House

Evergreen Cemetery Trail 

Cold Spring Municipal Park Trail

Newport Aquarium

Purple People Bridge

Footlighters, Inc.

Payscale

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