Downtown Newark, Newark, NJ Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Downtown Newark?
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There are 13,585 residents in Downtown Newark, with a median age of 34.1. Of this, 52.26% are males and 47.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 66.96% of the resident pool in Downtown Newark, while non-US-born citizens account for 16.74%. Additionally, 16.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 11,009 people in Downtown Newark currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 11,009 people in Downtown Newark currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,585 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 7,099 | 3.2% |
| Female Population | 6,486 | -3.2% |
Male population 52.26%
Female population 47.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.1 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 9,097 | -1.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,274 | -4.6% |
| Not Citizen | 2,214 | 11.0% |
Citizen US Born 66.96%
Citizen not US Born 16.74%
Not Citizen 16.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 79 | -28.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,101 | -15.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 838 | 57.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 490 | 43.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 11,009 | -2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.58%
Moved from Same County 8.15%
Moved from Same State 6.2%
Moved from Different State 3.63%
Same House as Last Year 81.45%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Newark?
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White-collar workers make up 73.34% of the working population in Downtown Newark, while blue-collar employees account for 26.66%. There are also 337 entrepreneurs in Downtown Newark (5.89% of the workforce); 4,190 workers employed in private companies (73.24%); and 737 people working in governmental institutions (12.88%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 4,196 | 3.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,525 | 17.4% |
White Collar 73.34%
Blue Collar 26.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 337 | 35.3% |
| Private Companies | 4,190 | 1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 737 | 20.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 457 | 20.3% |
Self Employees 5.89%
Private Companies 73.24%
Governmental Workers 12.88%
Not for Profit Companies 7.99%
How many households are there in Downtown Newark?
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There are a total of 5,835 households in Downtown Newark, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 36.66% of these Downtown Newark households, while non-family units account for the remaining 63.34%. Additionally, 20.09% of households have children and 79.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 5,835 | 2.0% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 3.7% |
| Family Households | 2,139 | 9.5% |
| Non-family Households | 3,696 | -1.9% |
Family Households 36.66%
Non-family Households 63.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,172 | 1.2% |
| Households without Children | 4,663 | 2.2% |
Households with Children 20.09%
Households without Children 79.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Newark?
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The average annual household income in Downtown Newark is $56,987, while the median household income sits at $32,375 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $56,987 | 14.7% |
| Median Household Income | $32,375 | 11.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,509 | 2.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 8,682 | 4.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Newark?
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There are 6,176 housing units in Downtown Newark, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 5,835 occupied housing units in Downtown Newark, 8.35% are owner-occupied, while 91.65% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.18% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $316,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,084 per month in Downtown Newark.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.18% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $316,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,084 per month in Downtown Newark.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,176 | 2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,168 | -9.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 341 | 23.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 456 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 960 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 853 | -13.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 413 | -20.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 563 | 32.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 748 | 14.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 674 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,835 | 2.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 487 | -9.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,348 | 3.2% |
Owner Occupied 8.35%
Renter Occupied 91.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 371 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 116 | -30.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $316,700 | 8.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $354,300 | 6.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,084 | 16.6% |
With Mortgage 76.18%
Without Mortgage 23.82%
What is the level of education in Downtown Newark?
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Approximately 38.89% of the population in Downtown Newark holds a high school degree (that's 4,284 residents), while 21.37% have attained a college certificate (1,956 locals) and 14.33% have a bachelor's degree (1,579 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,001 | -4.1% |
| Some High School | 4,284 | -0.2% |
| Some College | 1,956 | -1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 738 | -11.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,579 | 22.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,060 | 16.4% |
No High School 9.09%
Some High School 38.89%
Some College 21.37%
Associate Degree 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree 14.33%
Graduate Degree 9.62%
What is the marital status of Downtown Newark residents?
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A total of 6,618 people in Downtown Newark have never been married (which represents 58.68% of the total population), while 2,913 of them are wedded (25.83%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 303 (2.69%) and 1,060 (9.4%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,618 | -0.8% |
| Married | 2,913 | -3.1% |
| Separated | 303 | -20.9% |
| Widowed | 687 | -17.7% |
| Divorced | 1,060 | 18.8% |
Never Married 58.68%
Married 25.83%
Separated 2.69%
Widowed 6.09%
Divorced 9.4%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Newark?
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The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Newark use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 2,549 residents commute by car, 630 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 602 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,549 | 4.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 630 | -10.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 281 | N/A |
| Railroad | 30 | -3.2% |
| Bicycle | 11 | 37.5% |
| TaxiCab | 52 | 550.0% |
| Walk | 602 | 15.3% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 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.
