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Newark

Texas · 1,096 residents · 0.895 sq mi
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Newark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,521. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,096
+24%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,225 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+9%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5857981K1K1K1990201020202024Newark
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,521
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,016
+68%since 2000
from $14,330 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$876
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
30.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(773)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(95)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.7%(228)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(697)
Black1.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(328)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.7%(41)
Diversity Score62.1%(681)
Diversity Score
62
+141%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Texas?

Newark, Texas has about 1,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newark, Texas?

The typical household in Newark, Texas earns about $50,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, Texas expensive?

In Newark, Texas, the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Texas?

About 25.6% of people in Newark, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 440 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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