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Newark

Illinois · 992 residents · 1.124 sq mi
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Newark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $205,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
+12%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
883 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 789 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+4%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7889321K1K1K1990201020202024Newark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,904 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,226
+23%since 2000
from $22,078 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(942)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(32)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.8%(18)
Diversity Score14.1%(139)
Diversity Score
14
+142%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Illinois?

Newark, Illinois has about 992 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Illinois?

The typical household in Newark, Illinois earns about $63,125 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 $205,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Illinois?

About 19.0% 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 1.2% 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 156 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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