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Newark

Illinois · 984 residents (2025 est.) · 1.124 sq mi
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Newark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,375. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
+28%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,012 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+22%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:984 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7889321K1K1K1990201020202024Newark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,375
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,904 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,869
+112%since 2000
from $22,078 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+14%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(926)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(155)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other3.9%(44)
Diversity Score39.7%(452)
Diversity Score
40
+583%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−2%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Illinois?

Newark, Illinois has about 1,138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Illinois?

The typical household in Newark, Illinois earns about $99,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, Illinois expensive?

In Newark, Illinois, the median home is worth about $241,100, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Illinois?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Illinois?

About 4.4% of people in Newark, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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