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Upper Clinton Hill

New Jersey · Newark · 19,456 residents · 0.756 sq mi
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Upper Clinton Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,418. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $359,309. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
50.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(198)
Black77.5%(15,078)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(2,957)
Asian1.2%(240)
Other5.1%(983)
Diversity Score46.7%(9,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(198)
Black77.5%(15,078)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(2,957)
Asian1.2%(240)
Other5.1%(983)
Diversity Score46.7%(9,084)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
19.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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