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Weequahic

New Jersey · Newark · 24,497 residents · 0.981 sq mi
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The short version

Weequahic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $354,188. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Weequahic; 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 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,497
Population density
24,971 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,569
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,245
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,188
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,410
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.3%
70.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(479)
Black83.2%(20,390)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(2,915)
Asian0.4%(108)
Other2.5%(605)
Diversity Score36.5%(8,942)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(479)
Black83.2%(20,390)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(2,915)
Asian0.4%(108)
Other2.5%(605)
Diversity Score36.5%(8,942)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
Female
54.0%
Foreign born
28.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey?

Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey has about 24,497 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey?

The typical household in Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey earns about $62,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey expensive?

In Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $354,188, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.

How educated are people in Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weequahic, Newark, New Jersey?

About 20.2% of people in Weequahic, 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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