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Newark

Missouri · 54 residents · 0.323 sq mi
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Newark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,643. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−46%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+28%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3458821061301990201020202024Newark
202475
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,643
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,564
+65%since 2000
from $10,634 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
4.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(3)
Diversity Score
5
+91%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
−55%since 2000
from 41.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
35.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Missouri?

Newark, Missouri has about 54 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Missouri?

The typical household in Newark, Missouri earns about $29,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Newark, Missouri?

About 17.3% 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 31.3% 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 24 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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