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Newark

Maryland · 401 residents · 9.438 sq mi
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Population has grown 18% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $586,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 311%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
401
+18%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+7%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1302503714926122000201020202024Newark
2024244
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$63,949
+246%since 2000
from $18,478 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+53.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$586,300
+311%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,546
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
20.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77%(261)
Black18.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.1%(143)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(341)
Black8.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(11)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other12.8%(51)
Diversity Score47.1%(189)
Diversity Score
47
+12%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
62.8 min
+219%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
37.4%
−62.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−55.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$91,824
Home value$380,100−35%
Population12,351+4962%
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NEWARK VS
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Income$58,576
Home value$227,300−61%
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Home value$224,300−62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Maryland?

Newark, Maryland has about 401 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Newark, Maryland expensive?

In Newark, Maryland, the median home is worth about $586,300, and the typical rent is about $1,546 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Maryland?

About 8.8% 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 12.3% 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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