Newark, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Newark?
There are 307,355 residents in Newark, with a median age of 34.7. Of this, 49.56% are males and 50.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 60.08% of the resident pool in Newark, while non-US-born citizens account for 19.54%. Additionally, 20.38% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 270,192 people in Newark currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 307,355 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 152,326 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 155,029 | -0.4% |
Male Population 49.56%
Female Population 50.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.7 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 184,674 | -1.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 60,042 | 0.6% |
| Not Citizen | 62,639 | 5.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 60.08%
Citizen not U.S. Born 19.54%
Not Citizen 20.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 4,049 | 14.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 19,223 | 5.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,003 | 5.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,301 | 2.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 270,192 | -0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.33%
Moved from Same County 6.33%
Moved from Same State 1.98%
Moved from Different State 1.42%
Same House as Last Year 88.95%
What are the employment statistics in Newark?
White-collar workers make up 67.67% of the working population in Newark, while blue-collar employees account for 32.33%. There are also 9,062 entrepreneurs in Newark (6.78% of the workforce); 99,313 workers employed in private companies (74.25%); and 16,531 people working in governmental institutions (12.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 90,515 | 1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 43,240 | 4.3% |
White Collar 67.67%
Blue Collar 32.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,062 | -4.4% |
| Private Companies | 99,313 | 3.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,531 | -3.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 8,849 | 4.8% |
Self Employees 6.78%
Private Companies 74.25%
Governmental Workers 12.36%
Not for Profit Companies 6.62%
How many households are there in Newark?
There are a total of 112,635 households in Newark, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 60.46% of these Newark households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.54%. Additionally, 33.3% of households have children and 66.7% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 112,635 | 2.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 68,097 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 44,538 | 3.8% |
Family Households 60.46%
Non-Family Households 39.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 37,511 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 75,124 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 33.3%
Households without Children 66.7%
What are the median and average incomes in Newark?
The average annual household income in Newark is $64,251, while the median household income sits at $46,460 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $50,285, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $50,793. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,570 and $29,657, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $64,251 | 11.9% |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | 12.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 220,736 | 2.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Newark?
There are 121,773 housing units in Newark, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 112,635 occupied housing units in Newark, 23.91% are owner-occupied, while 76.09% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $321,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,367 per month in Newark.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 121,773 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 27,476 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10,805 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12,996 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15,102 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13,402 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,064 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,830 | -11.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15,100 | 3.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,891 | 35.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 107 | 91.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 112,635 | 2.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 26,936 | 5.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $85,699 | 1.7% |
Owner Occupied 23.91%
Renter Occupied 76.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 18,447 | 3.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 8,489 | 9.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $321,100 | 15.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $286,900 | 12.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,367 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 68.48%
Without Mortgage 31.52%
What is the level of education in Newark?
Approximately 48.1% of the population in Newark holds a high school degree (that's 112,239 residents), while 19.84% have attained a college certificate (46,658 locals) and 11.55% have a bachelor's degree (26,952 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 24,490 | -2.6% |
| Some High School | 112,239 | 0.9% |
| Some College | 46,658 | -1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 12,749 | -0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26,952 | 6.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,628 | 9.7% |
No High School 10.5%
Some High School 48.1%
Some College 19.84%
Associate Degree 5.46%
Bachelor's Degree 11.55%
Graduate Degree 4.55%
What is the marital status of Newark residents?
A total of 128,500 people in Newark have never been married (which represents 52.46% of the total population), while 83,767 of them are wedded (34.2%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,751 (3.16%) and 20,242 (8.26%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 128,500 | 0.9% |
| Married | 83,767 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 7,751 | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 12,426 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 20,242 | 20,242.0% |
Never Married 52.46%
Married 34.2%
Separated 3.16%
Widowed 5.07%
Divorced 8.26%
What are the most common means of transportation in Newark?
The top three means of transportation people in Newark use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 78,396 residents commute by car, 17,186 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 6,625 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 78,396 | 2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 17,186 | -3.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 5,478 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,599 | 630.1% |
| Bicycle | 149 | 19.2% |
| Motorcycle | 5 | -16.7% |
| TaxiCab | 1,394 | 10.8% |
| Walk | 6,625 | -1.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Newark by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07102 | 13,506 | 6,288 | $35,515.00 | $58,854.00 |
| 07103 | 35,318 | 12,793 | $40,653.00 | $54,944.00 |
| 07104 | 55,412 | 20,197 | $51,511.00 | $68,309.00 |
| 07105 | 56,696 | 19,484 | $51,927.00 | $66,802.00 |
| 07106 | 36,538 | 12,682 | $48,983.00 | $70,149.00 |
| 07107 | 41,907 | 15,112 | $46,916.00 | $71,902.00 |
| 07108 | 27,830 | 11,130 | $32,739.00 | $52,252.00 |
| 07112 | 27,122 | 10,823 | $49,966.00 | $66,400.00 |
| 07114 | 13,154 | 4,205 | $32,591.00 | $50,308.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.