Newport is a medium-sized town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 14,112 people and three associated neighborhoods, Newport is the 86th largest community in Michigan. Newport has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Newport, where the median household income is $76,372.00.

As is often the case in a small town, Newport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

In terms of college education, Newport is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 18.52% of adults 25 and older in Newport have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Newport in 2022 was $35,227, which is middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $140,908 for a family of four. However, Newport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Newport is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Newport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Newport residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Newport include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Newport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.