What is the population of Newport, Arkansas?
The population of Newport, Arkansas was 7,811 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Jackson County, ArkansasJackson County. The city is also home to a campus of the Arkansas State University system, with particular focus on training in transportation careers. Newport is perhaps best known as the town Sam Walton owned a Ben Franklin StoresBen Franklin store prior to starting Wal-Mart.