Population 12,822 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newark
Household size in Newark
| Period | Newark | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.14 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Newark is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.28 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Newark has smaller households than the great majority of New York cities.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 39.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 40.4 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 41.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 42.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Newark skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.9, in line with the national trend.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 12.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Newark than nationally: 9.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8% | 30.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 32.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 33.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 32.7% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Newark own their homes; 31.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 8.0% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Newark than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Rochester area. Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1963 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1966 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Newark is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1962, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $631 | $810 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $857 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $783 | $985 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,035 | $1,225 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$404 | +$415 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Newark runs $1,035 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $404 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 32.8% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 35.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 37.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.9 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Newark: 19.4% 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 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 90.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 91.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Newark is close to the national rate: 89.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Rochester area as a whole (91.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Rochester area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Newark has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 | 2.24 | 45.5 | 9.2% | 31.0% | 7.8% | 1962 | $1,035 | 19.4% | 89.2% | 2.9% |
| Marbletown | 2.21 | 48.2 | 10.1% | 20.0% | 4.9% | 1966 | $1,054 | 24.5% | 88.3% | 4.5% |
| Mud Mills | 2.31 | 48.3 | 6.0% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 1973 | $983 | 18.8% | 81.8% | 3.5% |
| East Palmyra | 2.24 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 1963 | $957 | 27.5% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| Port Gibson | 2.31 | 46.9 | 7.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% | 1961 | $985 | 18.1% | 80.8% | 1.2% |
| Gypsum | 2.27 | 52.9 | 9.8% | 3.5% | 10.5% | 1956 | $1,047 | 18.7% | 76.4% | 0.3% |
| South Sodus | 2.48 | 43.9 | 9.0% | 17.8% | 11.8% | 1950 | $910 | 20.4% | 87.9% | 1.4% |
| Lyons | 2.52 | 38.6 | 12.8% | 24.1% | 12.9% | 1950 | $1,012 | 18.8% | 88.4% | 6.3% |
| Phelps | 2.38 | 41.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 1946 | $1,204 | 24.4% | 92.2% | 5.3% |
| Clifton Springs | 2.32 | 44.0 | 14.9% | 23.3% | 7.1% | 1958 | $777 | 25.4% | 89.3% | 2.2% |
| Palmyra | 2.18 | 43.2 | 6.0% | 28.1% | 6.5% | 1959 | $1,019 | 26.3% | 94.3% | 2.2% |
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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