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Newark

New Jersey · 311,549 residents · 24.144 sq mi
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Newark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,476. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,900. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 56% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311,549
+14%since 2000
from 273,546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12,904 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 11,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+10%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
270K281K293K304K315K1990201020202024Newark
2024310K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,476
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,913 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,924
+61%since 2000
from $13,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $586 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
18.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
82.0% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+38%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(38,950)
Black51.9%(142,083)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(80,622)
Asian1.1%(3,138)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.7%(204,339)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(24,916)
Black47.5%(147,905)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(113,374)
Asian1.6%(4,871)
Other3%(9,229)
Diversity Score75.8%(236,303)
Diversity Score
76
+2%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
37.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
32.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, New Jersey?

Newark, New Jersey has about 311,549 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newark, New Jersey earns about $37,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, New Jersey expensive?

In Newark, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $254,900, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, New Jersey?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey?

About 26.3% of people in Newark, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,328 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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