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Newark

Ohio · 49,934 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 $48,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,934
+8%since 2000
from 46,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,381 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K48K50K51K1990201020202024Newark
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,609
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,791 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,575
+44%since 2000
from $17,819 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(43,854)
Black3.4%(1,676)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,001)
Asian0.7%(370)
Other4.6%(2,279)
Diversity Score25.1%(12,552)
Diversity Score
25
+126%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Ohio?

Newark, Ohio has about 49,934 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Ohio?

The typical household in Newark, Ohio earns about $48,609 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 $129,500, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Ohio?

About 21.4% 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 16.7% 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 5,545 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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