Newport, OR
Latest: 2024
Safe Democratic — 51K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 78.3% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(9) | 10.3% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 0.4% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.3% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 2.5% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 7.3% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 7.8% | 35.6% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 6.8% | 31.3% |
| Other | 5.1% | 23.5% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 3.3% | 15.3% |
| Mainline Protestant | 2.1% | 9.4% |
| Non-religious | 78.2% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Harris+18.3 |
| 2020 | Biden+16.0 |
| 2016 | Clinton+9.7 |
| 2012 | Obama+20.5 |
| 2008 | Obama+22.9 |
| 2004 | Kerry+14.8 |
| 2000 | Gore+11.4 |
| 1996 | Clinton+18.6 |
| 1992 | Clinton+18.0 |
Newport, OR is a metro area that has a population of 50,964. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Democratic with a margin of D+18.3. Akashic Edge tracks 33 presidential elections here, dating back to 1896.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.4% | 39.1% | D+18.3 | D+2.3 |
| 2020 | 56.6% | 40.6% | D+16.0 | D+6.3 |
| 2016 | 49.5% | 39.7% | D+9.7 | R+10.8 |
| 2012 | 58.3% | 37.8% | D+20.5 | R+2.4 |
| 2008 | 59.7% | 36.8% | D+22.9 | D+8.1 |
| 2004 | 56.5% | 41.8% | D+14.8 | D+3.3 |
| 2000 | 51.4% | 40.0% | D+11.4 | R+7.2 |
| 1996 | 51.2% | 32.6% | D+18.6 | D+0.6 |
| 1992 | 44.4% | 26.4% | D+18.0 | D+5.2 |
| 1988 | 55.0% | 42.2% | D+12.8 | D+15.5 |
| 1984 | 48.5% | 51.2% | R+2.7 | D+1.0 |
| 1980 | 40.9% | 44.6% | R+3.7 | R+10.7 |
| 1976 | 50.6% | 43.6% | D+7.0 | D+15.4 |
| 1972 | 43.2% | 51.6% | R+8.4 | R+8.2 |
| 1968 | 46.8% | 47.0% | R+0.2 | R+38.0 |
| 1964 | 68.8% | 31.0% | D+37.8 | D+37.7 |
| 1960 | 50.0% | 49.9% | D+0.1 | D+7.4 |
| 1956 | 46.4% | 53.6% | R+7.2 | D+13.6 |
| 1952 | 39.3% | 60.1% | R+20.8 | R+22.6 |
| 1948 | 48.6% | 46.9% | D+1.7 | — |
What defines Newport, OR?
Newport, OR voted overwhelmingly Democratic in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 33 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
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Counties in Newport, OR
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 51K | D+18.3 | 17,112 | 11,645 | 29,804 | 100.0% |
1 countiesTotal votes: 29,804
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Key Insights
High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.
- Has voted Democratic in the last 5 presidential elections
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Newport, OR | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 78.3% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(9) | 10.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 7.3% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 2.5% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.2% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 0.4% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
21.8%
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.8% | 35.6% | — | — | |
| 6.8% | 31.3% | — | — | |
| 5.1% | 23.5% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 3.3% | 15.3% | — | — |
| 2.1% | 9.4% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 78.2% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Newport, OR metro area? 50,964 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
51K
Share of U.S. population
0.02%
Voting-age population
83.3%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$63,165
Poverty rate
15.9%
College degree
28.6%
Homeownership
71.5%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
52.7 yrs
Age 18–29
10.3%
Age 65+
31.8%
Foreign born
5.7%
Non-English at home
9.0%
English only
91.0%
Turnout in Newport, OR
Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.
70.2%
-2.1pp
42,469
1988–2024
How competitive is Newport, OR?
Likely DAvg margin: D+14.7 (last 3 elections)
2008
D+22.9
2012
D+20.5
2016
D+9.7
2020
D+16.0
2024
D+18.3
13.1pp
0
D+17.5
Do voters in Newport, OR split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Heavy splitting (28/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | D+20.2 | D+9.8 | 10.4pp |
Average divergence across office pairs: 13.3pp
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