Economy & Jobs — Newport, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $34,764 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $17,097 |
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| Poverty Rate | 30.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,558 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 16.3% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Optometrists | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
