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CITY · 2020 ACS

Newark

New York · 9,017 residents · 5.419 sq mi
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Newark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,178. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,017
−7%since 2000
from 9,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Newark
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(505)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(542)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.6%(593)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(477)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(466)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(1,192)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(1,046)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.9%(1,076)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.4%(1,390)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(975)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(514)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(241)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,178
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,343
+50%since 2000
from $18,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Newark on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(8,313)
Black4.5%(439)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(714)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(6,959)
Black6.1%(552)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(878)
Asian0.6%(56)
Other3.9%(354)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.8%(607)
Chilean4.2%(372)
Dominican1.1%(101)
Colombian0.1%(5)
Mexican0%(3)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.7%(66)
Asian Indian0.5%(47)
Chinese0.2%(17)
Japanese0.1%(10)
Ancestry
Italian15.8%(1,400)
Irish15.1%(1,335)
German14.9%(1,323)
Dutch9.9%(877)
English9.3%(825)
American4.7%(414)
Polish3.2%(286)
Scottish2.6%(227)
French2.2%(197)
Canadian0.8%(75)
Welsh0.7%(60)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.6%(57)
Swiss0.6%(52)
Swedish0.5%(45)
Ukrainian0.5%(45)
Norwegian0.3%(31)
Hungarian0.2%(14)
Jordanian0.1%(13)
West Indian0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(7)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
Barbadian0.1%(6)
Haitian0.1%(5)
Greek0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(1,392)
Married44.2%(1,585)
Widowed2.7%(98)
Divorced14.3%(513)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(1,136)
Married43.7%(1,605)
Widowed10.2%(373)
Divorced15.2%(558)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, New York?

Newark, New York has about 9,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newark, New York earns about $51,178 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, New York?

About 17.8% 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 10.9% 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 832 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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