East Newark is a borough located in Hudson County, New Jersey. East Newark has a 2026 population of 2,527. East Newark is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -1.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,563 in 2020.
The median household income in East Newark is $48,646 with a poverty rate of 40.57%. The median age in East Newark is 37.5 years: 34.2 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 34.2 years
There are 1,753 adults, (305 of whom are seniors) in East Newark.
Female: 1,373 (55%)
Male: 1,124 (45%)
The racial composition of East Newark includes 36.6% other race, 21.27% White, 6.61% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 914 | 36.6% |
| Two or more races | 819 | 32.8% |
| White | 531 | 21.27% |
| Asian | 165 | 6.61% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 2.72% |
East Newark 's average per capita income is $24,947. Household income levels show a median of $48,646. The poverty rate stands at 40.57%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Non Families | $66,850 | $80,428 |
| Married Families | $66,458 | - |
| Households | $48,646 | $64,199 |
| Families | $43,043 | $58,404 |
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