Newport, Tennessee
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Newport is a city in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 7,242 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Cocke CountyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
Newport is located at (35.963318, -83.196542)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.0 km² (5.4 mi²), all land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 7,242 people, 3,203 households, and 1,941 families residing in the city. The population density was 516.8/km² (1,337.8/mi²). There were 3,483 housing units at an average density of 248.6/km² (643.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.07% White, 5.36% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 3,203 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,539, and the median income for a family was $26,791. Males had a median income of $25,692 versus $20,165 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,870. About 24.1% of families and 29.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.8% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.
It is the home of the Rhyne Clock Company, a family owned company.
[edit] Famous natives
- Ben W. Hooper - Former Governor of Tennessee from Newport.
- L. D. Ottinger - Former NASCAR driver born here.
- Marshall R. Teague - Actor from Road House who was born here.
[edit] External links
- Maps and aerial photos
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- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
Newport, Tennessee at the Open Directory Project (suggest site)
