Population 309,004 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newark
Household size in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Newark average 2.74 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.87 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.9 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Newark is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 32.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 19 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in Newark (22.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 13 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newark
Renters in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.7% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 75.6% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Newark: 75.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Newark than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 8.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Newark is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in the New York area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1962. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,085 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,447 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$508 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newark costs $1,447 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $508 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newark
Bachelor's degrees in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newark: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.8% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.5% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.1% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.2% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Newark never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 15 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newark
| Period | Newark | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Newark: 11.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newark compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 2.74 | 35.5 | 22.7% | 75.6% | 7.9% | 1968 | $1,447 | 20.8% | 79.2% | 11.8% |
| East Newark | 2.97 | 37.8 | 21.9% | 67.9% | 4.1% | 1954 | $1,767 | 24.4% | 82.7% | 8.5% |
| Harrison | 2.22 | 36.2 | 8.2% | 79.4% | 6.5% | 1985 | $2,181 | 52.4% | 89.4% | 4.7% |
| East Orange | 2.57 | 40.4 | 19.4% | 69.1% | 6.5% | 1955 | $1,447 | 22.7% | 85.7% | 8.9% |
| Irvington | 2.72 | 35.6 | 19.6% | 70.3% | 8.0% | 1961 | $1,480 | 21.9% | 83.7% | 10.2% |
| Kearny | 2.66 | 40.6 | 12.8% | 57.0% | 4.9% | 1953 | $1,734 | 31.3% | 85.1% | 6.7% |
| Silver Lake | 3.31 | 29.8 | 11.8% | 50.0% | 9.0% | 1938 | $1,693 | 25.4% | 75.0% | 0.5% |
| Orange | 2.95 | 35.0 | 29.1% | 74.2% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,569 | 22.4% | 76.0% | 13.8% |
| Hillside | 3.29 | 36.8 | 16.1% | 34.9% | 7.3% | 1952 | $1,845 | 27.9% | 87.3% | 7.6% |
| South Orange | 2.88 | 38.4 | 4.3% | 34.7% | 2.6% | 1949 | $2,286 | 76.2% | 97.7% | 6.0% |
| Bloomfield | 2.53 | 39.7 | 9.8% | 56.8% | 4.0% | 1956 | $1,934 | 45.4% | 90.5% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newark. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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