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East Newark

New Jersey · 2,377 residents · 0.103 sq mi
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East Newark has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,352. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,377
+10%since 1990
from 2,157 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
23,078 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 20,942 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.3
+4%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Newark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,352
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,111 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,415
+35%since 1990
from $12,155 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $616 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 35.9% in 1990
67.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−5%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+10%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Newark, New Jersey?

East Newark, New Jersey has about 2,377 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in East Newark, New Jersey earns about $44,352 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 $158,600, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in East Newark, New Jersey?

About 13.2% 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 12.6% of people in East Newark, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Newark, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, East Newark, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 220 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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