Newport, Oregon
Encyclopedia
Newport is a city in Lincoln County
, Oregon
, United States
. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,989, an increase of nearly 13% over its 2000 population
; an unofficial 2006 estimate listed Newport's population at 10,240 residents.
Newport is the county seat
of Lincoln County
. It is also the home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium
, Nye Beach, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and Rogue Ales
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 10.4 square miles (26.9 km²), of which 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) is land and 4.0 km² (1.6 sq mi or 14.94%) is water.
Average annual precipitation is 67.77 inches (1,721.4 mm). There are an average of 173 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1968 with 111.03 inches (2,820.2 mm) and the driest year was 1929 with 38.45 inches (976.6 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 26.15 inches (664.2 mm) in December 1917. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 6.1 inches (154.9 mm) on November 8, 1896. Average annual snowfall is only 1.1 inches (27.9 mm). The snowiest year was 1972 with 15.5 inches (393.7 mm), including 11 inches (279.4 mm) in December 1972.
of 2000, there were 9,532 people, 4,112 households, and 2,495 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,073.1 people per square mile (414.5/km²). There were 5,034 housing units at an average density of 566.7 per square mile (218.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.56% White, 2.15% Native American, 1.72% Asian, 0.45% Black or African American, and 0.21% Pacific Islander. 3.86% were of other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.96% of the population.
Of 4,112 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples
living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,996, and the median income for a family was $36,682. Males had a median income of $31,416 versus $26,582 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,580. About 12.2% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older.
will move its base for research ships from Seattle to Newport. The base has about 110 marine officers and a total of 175 employees. It will base four ships and provide support for up to two itinerant vessels. NOAA already has some personnel at the Hatfield Marine Science Center
which support the Alaska Fisheries Science Center and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center. The ships will join the R/V Wecoma
which is based at the center.
, which held its first classes in 1987.
The public schools in Newport are part of the Lincoln County School District
, and include Newport High School
, Newport Preparatory Academy, Newport Intermediate School, Isaac Newton Magnet School, and Sam Case Primary School.
Newport is also home to the Hatfield Marine Science Center
operated by Oregon State University
in collaboration with state and federal agencies. The center conducts research and educational programs associated with the marine environment and serves as a primary field station for the university's College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences.
, with a news/talk format, KSHL
, which plays country music, and KPPT, which plays classics from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. News and information can be found at KCUP
.
is published twice a week.
Lincoln County, Oregon
-National protected areas:*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge*Siuslaw National Forest -Demographics:...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, United States
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. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,989, an increase of nearly 13% over its 2000 population
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
; an unofficial 2006 estimate listed Newport's population at 10,240 residents.
Newport is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Lincoln County
Lincoln County, Oregon
-National protected areas:*Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge *Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge*Siuslaw National Forest -Demographics:...
. It is also the home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Oregon Coast Aquarium
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon. Opened in 1992, the facility sits on along Yaquina Bay near the Pacific Ocean. From January 1996 until September 9, 1998 when he was shipped to Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland this aquarium was home to Keiko, the orca who...
, Nye Beach, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, and Rogue Ales
Rogue Ales
Rogue Ales is an American craft brewery founded in 1988 in Ashland, Oregon. The following year the company opened their second brewpub in Newport, Oregon where they are now headquartered. They operate brewpubs in Oregon, Washington, and California. Rogue exports throughout the US and internationally...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 10.4 square miles (26.9 km²), of which 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²) is land and 4.0 km² (1.6 sq mi or 14.94%) is water.
Climate
Newport has mild, wet weather throughout the year with the heaviest precipitation falling during the winter months. Annually, there is only 0.4 day with maximum temperatures of 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher. There are 20.5 days with minimum temperatures of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. The record high temperature was 100 °F (37.8 °C) on June 24, 1925, and July 11, 1961. The record low temperature was 1 °F (-17.2 °C) on December 8, 1972.Average annual precipitation is 67.77 inches (1,721.4 mm). There are an average of 173 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1968 with 111.03 inches (2,820.2 mm) and the driest year was 1929 with 38.45 inches (976.6 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 26.15 inches (664.2 mm) in December 1917. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 6.1 inches (154.9 mm) on November 8, 1896. Average annual snowfall is only 1.1 inches (27.9 mm). The snowiest year was 1972 with 15.5 inches (393.7 mm), including 11 inches (279.4 mm) in December 1972.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 9,532 people, 4,112 households, and 2,495 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,073.1 people per square mile (414.5/km²). There were 5,034 housing units at an average density of 566.7 per square mile (218.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.56% White, 2.15% Native American, 1.72% Asian, 0.45% Black or African American, and 0.21% Pacific Islander. 3.86% were of other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.96% of the population.
Of 4,112 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,996, and the median income for a family was $36,682. Males had a median income of $31,416 versus $26,582 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,580. About 12.2% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those 65 and older.
Economy
In August 2011, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration , pronounced , like "noah", is a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere...
will move its base for research ships from Seattle to Newport. The base has about 110 marine officers and a total of 175 employees. It will base four ships and provide support for up to two itinerant vessels. NOAA already has some personnel at the Hatfield Marine Science Center
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Hatfield Marine Science Center is a marine science research and education center next to Yaquina Bay of the Pacific Ocean in the U.S state of Oregon. It is operated by Oregon State University in cooperation with five state and federal agencies co-located on site. Named after Mark Hatfield, a...
which support the Alaska Fisheries Science Center and the Northwest Fisheries Science Center. The ships will join the R/V Wecoma
R/V Wecoma
RV Wecoma is a research vessel owned by the National Science Foundation and operated by the College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University as a member of the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System fleet. Its is based in Newport in the U.S. state of Oregon near...
which is based at the center.
Education
Newport is home to the Oregon Coast Community CollegeOregon Coast Community College
Oregon Coast Community College is a community college in Oregon, serving students in Lincoln County. Located in Newport, OCCC has approximately 3,000 students and a faculty of 45 people...
, which held its first classes in 1987.
The public schools in Newport are part of the Lincoln County School District
Lincoln County School District (Oregon)
The Lincoln County School District is a public school district in the U.S. state of Oregon. The district serves the communities of Yachats, Waldport, Eddyville, Newport, Siletz, Lincoln City and Toledo...
, and include Newport High School
Newport High School (Oregon)
Newport High School is a public high school located in Newport, Oregon, United States. It is one of five high schools in the Lincoln County School District. As of 2008, the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.-Academics:...
, Newport Preparatory Academy, Newport Intermediate School, Isaac Newton Magnet School, and Sam Case Primary School.
Newport is also home to the Hatfield Marine Science Center
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Hatfield Marine Science Center is a marine science research and education center next to Yaquina Bay of the Pacific Ocean in the U.S state of Oregon. It is operated by Oregon State University in cooperation with five state and federal agencies co-located on site. Named after Mark Hatfield, a...
operated by Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
in collaboration with state and federal agencies. The center conducts research and educational programs associated with the marine environment and serves as a primary field station for the university's College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences.
Radio stations
Newport has several stations: KNPTKNPT
KNPT is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Newport, Oregon, USA. The station is currently owned by Yaquina Bay Communications, Inc., and features programming from ABC Radio, CBS Radio and Westwood One....
, with a news/talk format, KSHL
KSHL
KSHL is an American radio station licensed to serve Gleneden Beach, Oregon, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1992, is owned by Stephanie Linn.-Programming:...
, which plays country music, and KPPT, which plays classics from the 1960s, '70s and '80s. News and information can be found at KCUP
KCUP
KCUP is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Toledo, Oregon, USA, the station is currently owned by Agpal Broadcasting Inc and features programing from Fox News Radio.-History:...
.
Newspaper
The News-TimesNews-Times (Newport)
The News-Times is a bi-weekly newspaper published in Newport, Oregon, United States. It was established in 1882 and is owned by the News Media Corporation. The News-Times is published on Wednesdays and Fridays has a circulation of 6,842 . It is the newspaper of record for Lincoln County.-History:At...
is published twice a week.
Notable people
- William A. BartonWilliam A. BartonWilliam A. Barton is an American attorney in the state of Oregon. A personal injury lawyer and author, he successfully argued to allow litigation to proceed against the Vatican in the priest sex scandal, despite sovereign immunity that is normally applicable to foreign governments...
, attorney - Scott BakerScott Baker (marine biologist)C. Scott Baker is a molecular biologist and cetacean specialist. He is Associate Director of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University...
, marine biologist featured in the movie The CoveThe CoveThe Cove is a 2009 documentary film that analyzes and questions Japan's dolphin hunting culture. It was awarded the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film is a call to action to halt mass dolphin kills, change Japanese fishing practices, and to inform and educate the public about the...
. Works at the Marine Mammals Institute, affiliated with Oregon State UniversityOregon State UniversityOregon State University is a coeducational, public research university located in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees and a multitude of research opportunities. There are more than 200 academic degree programs offered through the...
. - Rick BartowRick BartowRick Bartow is a Native American artist of Wiyot and Yurok heritage. He works in sculpture, print, etching, ceramics, mixed media, and painting.-Early life:...
, artist - Joel HedgpethJoel HedgpethJoel W. Hedgpeth was a marine biologist, environmentalist and author. He was an expert on the marine arthropods known as sea spiders , and on the seashore plant and animal life of southern California...
, marine biologist - David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersDavid Ogden Stiers is an American actor, director, vocal actor, and musician, noted for his roles in Disney movies, as well as his performances in the television series M*A*S*H as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III and the science fiction drama The Dead Zone as Reverend Gene Purdy...
, actor - Randall WoodfieldRandall WoodfieldRandall Brent "Randy" Woodfield is an American serial killer who was dubbed The I-5 Killer or The I-5 Bandit by law enforcement due to the crimes he allegedly committed along the Interstate 5 corridor running through Washington, Oregon, and California. Before his capture, the I-5 Killer was...
, serial killer
See also
- Newport Municipal AirportNewport Municipal Airport (Oregon)Newport Municipal Airport , is a public airport located three miles south of the city of Newport in Lincoln County, Oregon, USA....
- Yaquina HeadYaquina HeadYaquina Head is a headland extending into the Pacific Ocean north of Newport, Oregon, United States. It is the site of the Yaquina Head Light, and is managed as Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area by the Bureau of Land Management....
, a rocky headland - Jumpoff Joe, a former rock pillar on Nye Beach
External links
- Listing for Newport in the Oregon Blue BookOregon Blue BookThe Oregon Blue Book is the official directory and fact book for the U.S. state of Oregon copyrighted by the Oregon Secretary of State and published by the Office of the Secretary's Archives Division. As Governor Ted Kulongoski notes in his introduction for the 2005–2006 edition, it "provides...
- Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce
- Newport Tourism Website