Newport or Wedding

Newport is a city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. It was incorporated in 1882, though the name dates back to the establishment of a post office in 1868. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,532, a growth of nearly 13% over its 1990 population.

Newport is the county seat of Lincoln CountyGR6. It is also the home of the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Nye Beach, and Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

Newport is located at 4438'16" North, 1243'17" West (44.6377, -124.0548)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27 km (10.4 mi). 23 km (8.9 mi) of it is land and 4 km (1.6 mi or 14.94%) of it is water.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,532 people in the city, organized into 4,112 households and 2,495 families. The population density is 414.5/km (1,073.1/mi). There are 5,034 housing units at an average density of 218.9/km (566.7/mi). The racial makeup of the city is 88.56% White, 2.15% Native American, 1.72% Asian, 0.45% Black or African American, and 0.21% Pacific Islander. 3.86% were of other races, and 3.04% from two or more races. 8.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.