Settlers at first named the city Newport when they settled it in the late 18th century following the American Revolutionary War. This was part of a westward migration of settlers from parts of Virginia to the east, closer to th… See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.35 square miles (31.99 km ), of which 11.82 square miles (30.61 km ) is land and 0.53 square miles (1.37 km ) is water.
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As of the census of 2020, there were 29,749 people, 13,119 households, and 7,305 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,524.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,028.7/km2). There were 15,246 housing uni… See more