Newport, Pennsylvania 4.84

Newport is a borough in Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,506 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Harrisburg - Carlisle Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryThe Bridge in Newport Borough and Newport Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.GeographyNewport is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.3sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,506 people, 666 households, and 402 families residing in the borough. The population density was 4,604.8 people per square mile (1,762.0/km²). There were 743 housing units at an average density of 2,271.8 per square mile (869.3/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.54% White, 0.13% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.