Newport, Oregon

The area was originally home to the Yacona tribe, whose history can be traced back at least 3000 years. White settlers began homesteading the area in 1864. The town was named by Sam Case, who also became the first postmaster. Newport has been the county seat of Lincoln County since 1952, when voters approved a measure to move the center of government from nearby Toledo to Newport. ==Geography==

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. It is located 3,365 miles (5,415.44 km2) west of Boston, Massachusetts on road signs for US-20. Climate Newport has mild, wet weather throughout the year with the heaviest precipitation falling during the winter months. The city averages 29 mornings with minimum temperatures of or lower, whilst only four afternoons have exceeded on record. Historic extreme temperatures have varied between on December 8, 1972, and again on December 21, 1990, up to on October 2, 1980. Another top-10 event affecting Newport occurred in December 1964, when a rainstorm caused severe flooding in many parts of the state. The Weather Service rated the storm among the most severe in western Oregon since the 1870s. About of rain fell on Newport. This was almost twice the normal amount expected in December and set a new record for the city. Also in the Weather Bureau's top-10 list for Oregon are the snowstorms of January 1950. Newport saw a total of about fall during the month, four times its normal annual snowfall. ==Demographics==

Racial and ethnic composition 2020 census As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 10,256. The population density was about 1,028 people per square mile. The median age was 46.9 years, 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18, and 27.0% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.1 males age 18 and over. There were 4,600 households in Newport, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 39.1% were married-couple households, 19.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The median household income was $52,897, the per capita income was $30,060, and 14.1% of the population were in poverty. of 2010, there were 9,989 people, 4,354 households, and 2,479 families living in the city. The population density was about . There were 5,540 housing units at an average density of about . The racial makeup of the city was 84.1% White, 0.6% African American, 2.1% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 7.5% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.3% of the population. There were 4,354 households, of which about 25% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41% were married couples living together, 11% had a female householder with no husband present, 5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43% were non-families. About 35% of all households were made up of individuals, and about 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was about 2.2 and the average family size was about 2.8. The median age in the city was about 43 years. About 20% of residents were under the age of 18, 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 24% were from 25 to 44, 29% were from 45 to 64, and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female. ==Economy==

In August 2011, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration moved its base for research ships from Seattle to Newport. The base boasts about 110 marine officers and a total of 175 employees. It bases four ships, including the NOAAS Bell M. Shimada and the NOAAS Rainier, and it provides support for up to two itinerant vessels. NOAA has personnel at the Hatfield Marine Science Center which support the fisheries science centers for Alaska and the Northwest. The ships join the R/V Oceanus and R/V Elakha research vessels based at the center. Newport is home to the largest fishing fleet on the Oregon Coast. ==Education==

The public schools in Newport are part of the Lincoln County School District, which covers the entire county, and include Newport High School, Newport Preparatory Academy, Newport Intermediate School, and Sam Case Primary School. Lincoln County voters established Oregon Coast Community College in 1987, in which year the college held its first classes. The county is in the Oregon Coast Community College district. 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. ==Government==

Newport is a charter city (also called a home rule city) and has a council-manager form of government. The city council consists of a Mayor who chairs the meetings, and 6 councilors. The mayor and city council served staggered terms, between two and four years. ==Media==

Radio stations Newport has several locally based stations: • KPPT 100.7FM (Classic Hits) • KNPT 1310AM (News/Talk) • KYOR 88.9FM (Religious) • K210CW/KLOV 89.9FM (Christian Contemporary) • KLCO 90.5FM (Public Radio/Lane Community College) • K217FZ/KWAX 91.3FM (Classical) • KNCU 92.7FM (Country) • K239BO/KRLZ 93.7FM (Hot AC) • KWPB/LPFM 98.7FM (Religious) • K295BJ/KOGL 106.9FM (Public Radio) Newspaper The Lincoln County Leader is published once a week ==Sister city==

Newport has one sister city: • Monbetsu, Japan ==Notable people==

• Sam Adams, former mayor of Portland, Oregon • Scott Baker, marine biologist at the Marine Mammals Institute • Nathan Ball, mechanical engineer, entrepreneur, TV host, and author • Rick Bartow, artist • Ernest Bloch, composer and humanist • Alan Brown, member of the Oregon House of Representatives • Joel Hedgpeth, marine biologist • Christian Longo, convicted murderer • David Ogden Stiers, actor ==See also==