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Newark

California · 42,573 residents · 13.919 sq mi
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Newark is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,352. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $551,900. Households here earn about 34% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,573
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,059 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,051 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+7%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K40K43K46K49K1990201020202024Newark
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,352
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,350 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,186
+23%since 2000
from $23,641 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,387
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,093 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.8
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(11,726)
Black4.5%(1,908)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(14,994)
Asian26.8%(11,404)
Other5.8%(2,462)
Diversity Score90.2%(38,420)
Diversity Score
90
+8%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
37.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, California?

Newark, California has about 42,573 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, California?

The typical household in Newark, California earns about $81,352 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 $551,900, and the typical rent is about $1,387 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, California?

About 28.3% 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 7.6% of people in Newark, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,712 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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