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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newark

California · 37,861 residents · 13.919 sq mi
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Newark is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $50,471. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $224,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,861
−11%vs 2000
vs 42,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,720 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 3,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.5
−8%vs 2000
vs 33.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K40K43K46K49K1990201020202024Newark
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,471
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,350 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,721
−29%vs 2000
vs $23,641 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $297,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,093 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+4%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(17,103)
Black3.9%(1,639)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(12,145)
Asian21.1%(8,951)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.8%(35,600)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(26,102)
Black4.3%(1,633)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(8,527)
Asian16%(6,062)
Other10.7%(4,064)
Diversity Score78%(29,513)
Diversity Score
78
−7%vs 2000
vs 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, California?

Newark, California has about 37,861 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newark, California?

The typical household in Newark, California earns about $50,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, California expensive?

In Newark, California, the median home is worth about $224,900, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, California?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, California?

About 5.0% of people in Newark, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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