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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Newark

New Jersey · 2,157 residents · 0.103 sq mi
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East Newark has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,111. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $117,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,157
−9%vs 2000
vs 2,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
20,942 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 23,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Newark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,111
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,352 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,155
−26%vs 2000
vs $16,415 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$117,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$616
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $725 in 2000
US average: $450
35.9%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 33.0% in 2000
64.1% rent
3.8
+6%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(1,058)
Black0.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(1,130)
Asian2.5%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.7%(1,586)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,866)
Black1.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(757)
Asian2.3%(50)
Other9.8%(212)
Diversity Score64.6%(1,393)
65
−3%vs 2000
vs 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.1%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−9%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in East Newark, New Jersey?

East Newark, New Jersey has about 2,157 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Newark, New Jersey?

The typical household in East Newark, New Jersey earns about $31,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Newark, New Jersey expensive?

In East Newark, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in East Newark, New Jersey?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Newark, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Newark, New Jersey?

About 9.2% of people in East Newark, New Jersey 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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