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Missouri · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 0.323 sq mi
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Newark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,000. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75
−25%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−25%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3458821061301990201020202024Newark
202475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,052
+117%since 2000
from $10,634 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
−5%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Owner-occupied
88.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newark on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other41.3%(31)
Diversity Score66.1%(50)
Diversity Score
66
+2570%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 41.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Missouri?

Newark, Missouri has about 75 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Missouri?

The typical household in Newark, Missouri earns about $68,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Newark, Missouri?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Missouri?

About 4.0% of people in Newark, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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