Upper Clinton Hill is a neighborhood of 19,456 people in Newark. 27% of homes are owner-occupied. This skews young, with a median age of 31.0. The poverty rate is 31.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. Density works out to 25,735 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Upper Clinton Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
19,456
Population density
25,735 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.76 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,418
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,016
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$359,309
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,304
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.7%
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(198)
Black77.5%(15,078)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(2,957)
Asian1.2%(240)
Other5.1%(983)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(198)
Black77.5%(15,078)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(2,957)
Asian1.2%(240)
Other5.1%(983)
Diversity Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey?
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey has about 19,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey?
The typical household in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey earns about $48,418 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey expensive?
In Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $359,309, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.
How educated are people in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey?
About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey?
About 31.0% of people in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
