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Newark

Maryland · 244 residents · 9.438 sq mi
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Newark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,361. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $337,500. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 57.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−28%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.4
+33%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1302503714926122000201020202024Newark
2024244
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,361
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,586
+152%since 2000
from $18,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.219
−36%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade50.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.3%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newark on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(261)
Black18.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(143)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(96)
Black45.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(36)
Diversity Score76.6%(187)
Diversity Score
77
+82%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.4%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2017
from 80.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Income$91,824−1%
Home value$380,100+13%
Population12,351+4962%
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Income$58,576−37%
Home value$227,300−33%
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Income$49,719−46%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Maryland?

Newark, Maryland has about 244 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Maryland?

The typical household in Newark, Maryland earns about $92,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, Maryland expensive?

In Newark, Maryland, the median home is worth about $337,500.

How educated are people in Newark, Maryland?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Newark, Maryland 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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