How long is the commute from Newport, KY?
Workers who live in Newport, KY take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
14.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 14.9%
How people in Newport get to work
| Means of transportation | Newport | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.8% (±5.5 points) | 71.7% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±2.2 points) | 7.2% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±4.6 points) | 17.1% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Newport, the average commute is lower than in Campbell County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Campbell County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Campbell County, Newport ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 308 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newport
| Vehicles available | Newport | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% (±3.7 points) | 5.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.6% (±5.0 points) | 34.5% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±4.1 points) | 38.1% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.4% (±2.0 points) | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Newport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Campbell County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Newport
| Newport | Campbell County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±4.6 points) | 17.1% (±1.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±3.6 points) | 92.2% (±1.2 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Newport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Campbell County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Woodlawn | 0.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 1.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Thomas | 1.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 1.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 2.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Park Hills | 2.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kenton Vale | 3.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wilder | 3.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dayton, KY (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Campbell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Dayton | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | Crestview | 21.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Cold Spring | 21.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Fort Thomas | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Highland Heights | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Wilder | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Newport | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Southgate | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Bellevue | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Woodlawn | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Campbell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Newport
How long is the average commute in Newport?
Workers who live in Newport, KY take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newport without a car?
14.9% of households in Newport have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newport?
21.2% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Newport worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newport city, Kentucky
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Newport city, Kentucky (place:55884, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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