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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newark

Illinois · 836 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Newark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,456. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $82,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

836
−6%vs 2000
vs 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
744 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7889321K1K1K1990201020202024Newark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,456
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,904 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,189
−36%vs 2000
vs $22,078 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.7%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$82,200
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $130,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $688 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
2.5
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(829)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score3.2%(27)
3
−44%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.5%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newark, Illinois?

Newark, Illinois has about 836 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Newark, Illinois?

The typical household in Newark, Illinois earns about $33,456 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 $82,200, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Illinois?

About 11.8% 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 3.7% of people in Newark, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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