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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newark

New York · 9,849 residents · 5.419 sq mi
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Newark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $27,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% 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

9,849
+2%vs 2000
vs 9,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,817 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,041
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,542 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,983
−29%vs 2000
vs $18,176 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$422
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $543 in 2000
US average: $450
55.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.6% in 2000
44.2% rent
2.4
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(8,313)
Black4.5%(439)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(714)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.4%(2,745)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(9,136)
Black3%(293)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(636)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other4%(391)
Diversity Score29.4%(2,892)
29
+4%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.6%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newark, New York?

Newark, New York has about 9,849 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Newark, New York earns about $27,041 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, New York expensive?

In Newark, New York, the median home is worth about $65,100, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, New York?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, New York?

About 14.2% of people in Newark, New York 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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