The CDP encompasses the portion of the urban area of the city of Newport that extends beyond the municipal boundaries.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.9 mi2 (15.2 km2), of which 5.7 mi2 (14.7 km2) is land and 0.2 mi2 (0.5 km2) (3.24%) is water.

The 2020 United States census counted 12,337 people, 5,426 households, and 2,989 families in Newport East.

There were 6,123 housing units at an average density of 1,064.3 per square mile (410.9/km2).

34.8% of households consisted of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those 65 and older.