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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newark

New York · 9,682 residents · 5.419 sq mi
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Newark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,542. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,682
−2%since 1990
from 9,849 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,787 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,817 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+12%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Newark
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,542
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,041 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,176
+40%since 1990
from $12,983 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$543
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
55.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
44.4% rent
2.2
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

15.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, New York?

Newark, New York has about 9,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newark, New York earns about $32,542 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, New York?

About 15.4% 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 17.4% of people in Newark, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 167 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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