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Newark

Ohio · 51,473 residents (2025 est.) · 20.972 sq mi
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Newark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,670. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,783
+10%since 2000
from 46,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,421 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:51,473 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K48K50K51K1990201020202024Newark
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,670
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,791 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,847
+84%since 2000
from $17,819 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−1%since 2010
from 0.443 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
44.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(43,312)
Black3.1%(1,422)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(390)
Asian0.6%(278)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(5,140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(43,999)
Black3.1%(1,598)
Hispanic / Latino3%(1,528)
Asian1%(519)
Other6.2%(3,139)
Diversity Score30.4%(15,458)
Diversity Score
30
+174%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Ohio?

Newark, Ohio has about 50,783 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Ohio?

The typical household in Newark, Ohio earns about $61,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, Ohio expensive?

In Newark, Ohio, the median home is worth about $192,300, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Ohio?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Ohio?

About 17.1% of people in Newark, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,394 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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