State
County
Land Area
24.1 sq mi
Density
11,702.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.09%
Growth Since 2010
1.94%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
19,095,300
Newark is a city located in New Jersey. With a 2020 population of 282,529, it is the largest city in New Jersey and the 74th largest city in the United States. Newark is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 277,140 in 2010. Newark reached it's highest population of 442,337 in 1930. Spanning over 26 miles, Newark has a population density of 11,702 people per square mile.
The average household income in Newark is $51,880 with a poverty rate of 27.41%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,085 per month, and the median house value is $245,200. The median age in Newark is 34.4 years, 33.3 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males.
Newark is notable for many reasons, beginning with its history dating back to the 1600s. Newark is one of the oldest cities in the US. The city is also home to one of the busiest airports in the US and has a significant number of company headquarters and higher educations institutions that are known nationwide.
Despite revitalization, poverty remains a problem and has led to residents moving to other areas, resulting in population losses.
Newark saw population growth through the 1800s into the 1930s. However, losses in the population were recorded during the 1940 census. Racial tensions contributed to further losses throughout the years, with the population dropping from over 442,000 in 1930 to over 281,000 today. Population losses have slowed in recent years, and growth was recorded between the 2000 and 2010 census, although it was just 1.3%. Since the last poll was taken, the numbers have increased by 1.7%, suggesting that perhaps the population is on an upswing again.
Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It was first settled by Puritans in 1666. In 1693, it was designated as a township. It was not incorporated as a city until 1836.
It is believed that the name was derived from “New Ark” or “New Work,” although others believe that the name was derived from the English city of Newark-on-Trent due to the influence of the pastor Abraham Pierson. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the city saw explosive population growth. However, in the latter part of the 20th century, the Newark riots led to a decline in population. However, the city has since rebounded following its revitalization efforts that began during the 1990s.
The city is divided into five different political wards: East, West, North South and Central. There are multiple neighborhoods throughout each district showcasing the diversity of this city, which is home to the oldest county park in the nation and is also the location of headquarters of international corporations including Panasonic, Audible.com, IDT, and Prudential. The city is also known for its colleges and universities, including Rutgers and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newark was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 19,095,300 | -60,400 | -0.32% |
2020 | 19,155,700 | -60,500 | -0.32% |
2019 | 19,216,200 | -60,400 | -0.31% |
2018 | 19,276,600 | -46,000 | -0.24% |
2017 | 19,322,600 | -12,200 | -0.06% |
2016 | 19,334,800 | 13,800 | 0.07% |
2015 | 19,321,000 | 40,100 | 0.21% |
2014 | 19,280,900 | 54,500 | 0.28% |
2013 | 19,226,400 | 76,700 | 0.40% |
2012 | 19,149,700 | 96,900 | 0.51% |
2011 | 19,052,800 | 129,400 | 0.68% |
2010 | 18,923,400 | 0.00% |
Race | Population | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 140,888 | 50.13% |
White | 80,315 | 28.58% |
Some Other Race | 46,760 | 16.64% |
Two or More Races | 6,798 | 2.42% |
Asian | 5,275 | 1.88% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 933 | 0.33% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.03% |
Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
---|---|---|---|
All | 100,262 | 2.67 | 22.3 |
Non Family | 40,486 | 1.19 | 16.1 |
Married | 26,868 | 3.77 | 36.6 |
Female | 25,553 | 3.64 | 16.2 |
Male | 7,355 | 3.42 | 24.9 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 24,044 | 13.15% |
9th to 12th Grade | 21,097 | 11.54% |
High School Graduate | 65,097 | 35.59% |
Some College | 34,240 | 18.72% |
Associates Degree | 10,482 | 5.73% |
Bachelors Degree | 19,883 | 10.87% |
Graduate Degree | 8,042 | 4.40% |
Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
Black | 91,710 | 76,309 | 13,429 |
Hispanic | 63,238 | 40,774 | 7,154 |
Other Race | 29,191 | 18,268 | 2,897 |
White | 22,860 | 16,056 | 4,917 |
Multiple Races | 3,598 | 2,698 | 840 |
Asian | 3,466 | 3,031 | 1,805 |
Native American | 619 | 435 | 117 |
Islander | 64 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 87.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.08%.
$30,736
Average Earnings
$34,932
Average Male
$25,989
Average Female
51.61% of Newark residents speak only English, while 48.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.61% of the population.
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Black | 134,528 | 39,694 | 29.51% |
Hispanic | 99,878 | 27,659 | 27.69% |
Other | 46,500 | 13,994 | 30.09% |
White | 28,354 | 5,504 | 19.41% |
Multiple | 6,644 | 1,654 | 24.89% |
Asian | 4,394 | 960 | 21.85% |
Native | 926 | 195 | 21.06% |
Islander | 85 | 63 | 74.12% |
27.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.54%
Male Poverty Rate
30.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newark is Islander, with 74.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newark is White, with 19.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.37%.
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
Black | 3,129 | 2.96% |
White | 1,249 | 1.99% |
Hispanic | 1,067 | 1.45% |
Other | 292 | 0.88% |
2 or More | 201 | 4.36% |
Indian | 66 | 7.90% |
Asian | 31 | 0.69% |
16.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
68.18%
Native Born
31.82%
Foreign Born
17.80%
Non Citizen
14.02%
Naturalized
68.18% of Newark residents were born in the United States, with 49.57% having been born in New Jersey. 17.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 282,529 | 259 | 0.09% |
2020 | 282,270 | 259 | 0.09% |
2019 | 282,011 | 259 | 0.09% |
2018 | 281,752 | 515 | 0.18% |
2017 | 281,237 | 556 | 0.20% |
2016 | 280,681 | 1,045 | 0.37% |
2015 | 279,636 | 700 | 0.25% |
2014 | 278,936 | 815 | 0.29% |
2013 | 278,121 | 527 | 0.19% |
2012 | 277,594 | 20 | 0.01% |
2011 | 277,574 | 399 | 0.14% |
2010 | 277,175 | 3,629 | 0.13% |
2000 | 273,546 | -1,675 | -0.06% |
1990 | 275,221 | -54,027 | -1.78% |
1980 | 329,248 | -52,682 | -1.47% |
1970 | 381,930 | -23,290 | -0.59% |
1960 | 405,220 | -33,556 | -0.79% |
1950 | 438,776 | 9,016 | 0.21% |
1940 | 429,760 | -12,577 | -0.29% |
1930 | 442,337 | 27,813 | 0.65% |
1920 | 414,524 | 67,055 | 1.78% |
1910 | 347,469 | 101,399 | 3.51% |
1900 | 246,070 | 64,240 | 3.07% |
1890 | 181,830 | 45,322 | 2.91% |
1880 | 136,508 | 31,449 | 2.65% |
1870 | 105,059 | 33,118 | 3.86% |
1860 | 71,941 | 33,047 | 6.34% |
1850 | 38,894 | 21,604 | 8.44% |
1840 | 17,290 | 6,337 | 4.67% |
1830 | 10,953 | 0.00% |