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Newark

Ohio · 47,573 residents · 20.972 sq mi
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Newark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,573
+3%since 2000
from 46,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,268 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K48K50K51K1990201020202024Newark
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,132
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,791 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,786
+22%since 2000
from $17,819 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(43,811)
Black3.3%(1,560)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(570)
Asian0.6%(278)
Other2.4%(1,151)
Diversity Score17.8%(8,490)
Diversity Score
18
+61%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Ohio?

Newark, Ohio has about 47,573 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Ohio?

The typical household in Newark, Ohio earns about $38,132 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 $117,600, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Ohio?

About 17.0% 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 20.4% 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 3,184 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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