North Carolina Carteret County

Newport

A town in Carteret County, North Carolina — population 4,636 as of 2020.

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News around Carteret County

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Coastal Review 8 hours ago

Registration opens for Nov. 17-18 NC Coastal Conference

North Carolina Sea Grant's biennial conference a "platform for engaging with like-minded participants and potential collaborators dedicated to the prosperity of our state’s coastal communities, environments, and economies."

Education
Coastal Review September 23

Forecasters expect strong winds, coastal flooding this week

Parts of eastern North Carolina started to feel the effects Wednesday of a large and slow-moving coastal low likely to bring rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and hazardous beach conditions through the weekend.

General
Coastal Review September 23

Online public meeting set for two draft flood resiliency plans

The public will get a chance Oct. 6 to learn about and weigh in on the state's draft plans to improve flood resilience in the Cape Fear River and White Oak River basins, part of a statewide program mandated by the legislature.

Government & Civic
Coastal Review September 23

National Estuaries Week celebrates vital coastal ecosystems

This week is National Estuaries Week, a campaign to increase public awareness of estuaries and to encourage people to become involved in the protection of these important natural resources.

General
Coastal Review September 22

Hearing set on proposal to add military training ops in Carteret

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's proposal includes adding and increasing training activities and operations within the base's range complex, and expanding restricted water areas.

Government & Civic
Coastal Review September 22

Hatteras event honors community, its working waterfront

Hatteras Village's 22nd annual Day at the Docks welcomed locals and visitors alike Saturday with its celebration and recognition of the traditions, people and flavors that helped shape the island community's identity.

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Newport by the numbers

Population 4,636Population figure, 2020
Households & income
Area
7.69 sq mi (19.91 km²), 0.06 sq mi water
Median age
44.1
Households
1,664
Persons per household
2.4
Median house value
$233,600
2020–2024 ACS
Municipal office
Office
TOWN MANAGER
Address
PO BOX 1869, NEWPORT, NC 28570
Municipal record
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