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Newark

County:
Essex County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
24.144
State:
New Jersey

Newark is a city located in Essex County, New Jersey. Newark has a 2026 population of 320,622. It is also the county seat of Essex County. Newark is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 3.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 310,665 in 2020.

The median household income in Newark is $52,060 with a poverty rate of 23.44%. The median age in Newark is 34.7 years: 33.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.2 males.

320.6K
Total Population
13,280
Density (mi²)
1.7K 0.52%
Growth

Newark Population

Newark Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026320,6221,6600.52%
2025318,9621,6590.52%
2024317,3038,0782.61%
2023309,2252,8920.94%
2022306,333-1,123-0.37%
2021307,456-3,209-1.03%
2020310,665-888-0.29%
2019282,9036800.24%
2018282,2238830.31%
2017281,3407280.26%
2016280,6121,1280.4%
2015279,4847190.26%
2014278,7658240.3%
2013277,9415180.19%
2012277,423130%
2011277,4104210.15%
2010276,989-151-0.05%
2000273,546-1,675-0.61%
1990275,221-54,027-16.41%
1980329,248-52,682-13.79%
1970381,930-23,290-5.75%
1960405,220-33,556-7.65%
1950438,7769,0162.1%
1940429,760-12,577-2.84%
1930442,33727,8136.71%
1920414,52467,05519.3%
1910347,469101,39941.21%
1900246,07064,24035.33%
1890181,83045,32233.2%
1880136,50831,44929.93%
1870105,05933,11846.03%
186071,94133,04784.97%
185038,89421,604124.95%
184017,2906,33757.86%
183010,95300%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 33.6 years

Newark Adults

There are 233,295 adults, (33,507 of whom are seniors) in Newark.

Sex Ratio

Female: 157,269 (50.7%)
Male: 152,909 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Newark includes 45.68% Black or African American, 22.4% other race, 12.56% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American141,69345.68%
Other race69,49022.4%
Two or more races50,86716.4%
White38,94312.56%
Asian6,1371.98%
Native American2,8940.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1540.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race61,79019.92%
Two or more races38,10512.28%
White11,3383.66%
Black or African American2,8250.91%
Native American2,4400.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander520.02%
Asian440.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American138,86844.77%
White27,6058.9%
Two or more races12,7624.11%
Other race7,7002.48%
Asian6,0931.96%
Native American4540.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1020.03%

Newark Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Newark 's average per capita income is $39,870. Household income levels show a median of $52,060. The poverty rate stands at 23.44%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,250$107,710
Families$61,441$83,627
Households$52,060$72,518
Non Families$32,982$48,513

$39,870

Average Income

$52,060

Median Household Income

23.44%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)