Newport township, Ohio
Newport township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newport township is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,893. The land area covers 35.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,893 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 881 | ±175 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,123 | ±202 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 881 | ±175 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 242 | ±104 |
| Median Home Value | $198,800 | ±$29,129 |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | ±$396 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,078 | ±$8,848 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,152 | ±$4,316 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 114 | ±76 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,139 | ±309 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.2% | ±9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF NEWPORT
GUS Population: 1,881 (2024)
ID: 209144
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
30875 STATE ROUTE 7, MARIETTA OH 45750-5179
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GUS Population: 58,332 (2024)
ID: 172277
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SAFETY/LOSS CONTROL COORDINATOR
223 PUTNAM ST, MARIETTA OH 45750-3015
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Newport | KG-06 | Newport, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Belmont, WV | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Parkersburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Parkersburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Parkersburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Parkersburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Parkersburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Parkersburg, WV | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | New Matamoras, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | New Matamoras, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Washington State College of Ohio
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College | 8.0 mi away | 710 Colegate Dr, Marietta, OH, 45750 |
7403748716
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PLEASANTS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 101 LAFAYETTE ST., ST. MARYS, WV, 26170 |
(304) 684-7494
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Marietta College
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College | 8.7 mi away | Irvine Bldg, Marietta, OH, 45750 |
8003317896
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LAFAYETTE PLAZA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 478 PIKE STREET, MARIETTA, OH, 45750 |
(740) 236-4201
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Washington County Career Center-Adult Technical Training
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 21740 State Route 676, Marietta, OH, 45750 |
74037362832011
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SPRINTER BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 478 PIKE ST, MARIETTA, OH, 45750 |
(740) 373-1057
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
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College | 17.5 mi away | 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV, 26104 |
3044248000
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WILLIAMSTOWN
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 201 W. 5TH ST., WILLIAMSTOWN, WV, 26187 |
(304) 375-6052
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Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing
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College Vocational | 17.8 mi away | 1515 Blizzard Drive, Parkersburg, WV, 26101 |
3044209501
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LOCAL HISTORY BRANCH
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 418 WASHINGTON ST, MARIETTA, OH, 45750 |
(740) 376-2172
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEWPORT, OH US, located 3.8 miles from Newport township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4° | 21.6° | 30.5° | 3.50" | 8.9" |
| February | 43.2° | 23.1° | 33.1° | 3.21" | 7.0" |
| March | 52.8° | 29.8° | 41.3° | 3.97" | 3.9" |
| April | 65.9° | 39.5° | 52.7° | 3.70" | 0.1" |
| May | 74.0° | 50.2° | 62.1° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.2° | 59.2° | 70.2° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.3° | 63.7° | 74.0° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.3° | 72.9° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.9° | 55.1° | 66.5° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.6° | 43.2° | 54.9° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.2° | 32.5° | 43.4° | 2.85" | 0.3" |
| December | 43.9° | 26.5° | 35.2° | 3.58" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Newport CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| St. Marys city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Reno CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Waverly CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
| Marietta city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3916755356. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.