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Newark

Arkansas · 1,180 residents · 1.645 sq mi
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Newark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,518. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,800. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,180
−3%since 2000
from 1,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 741 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+5%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Newark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,518
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,257
+96%since 2000
from $14,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+50%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,170)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,067)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score17.9%(211)
Diversity Score
18
+246%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Arkansas?

Newark, Arkansas has about 1,180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Arkansas?

The typical household in Newark, Arkansas earns about $26,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, Arkansas expensive?

In Newark, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Arkansas?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Arkansas?

About 32.8% of people in Newark, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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