Newark, Ohio Population 2022
Newark is a city located in Licking County Ohio. Newark has a 2020 population of 50,406. It is also the county seat of Licking County. Newark is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,934 in 2010.
The average household income in Newark is $61,231 with a poverty rate of 16.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $795 per month, and the median house value is $129,500. The median age in Newark is 37.4 years, 35.7 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Newark Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newarkwas:
- White: 91.03%
- Two or more races: 4.44%
- Black or African American: 3.68%
- Asian: 0.34%
- Other race: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.05%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,468 | 91.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,839 | 3.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 115 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 170 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race | 118 | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2,216 | 4.44% |
Newark Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,336 | 2.52 | 54.7 |
| Married | 7,564 | 3.28 | 77 |
| Male | 903 | 3.66 | 49.9 |
| Female | 3,122 | 3.44 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 7,747 | 1.27 | 39.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 775 | 2.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,578 | 7.76% |
| High School Graduate | 12,352 | 37.19% |
| Some College | 7,031 | 21.17% |
| Associates Degree | 3,373 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,003 | 15.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,101 | 6.33% |
Newark Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Asian | 128 | 114 | 68 |
| White | 30,715 | 27,759 | 6,638 |
| Black | 1,044 | 885 | 184 |
| Hispanic | 495 | 441 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 801 | 631 | 116 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | |
| Other Race | 66 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$36,327
Average Earnings
$41,107
Average Male
$32,684
Average Female
Newark Language by Age
Newark Language
95.50% of Newark residents speak only English, while 4.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
Newark Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
| Multiple | 2,153 | 708 | 32.88% |
| Black | 1,686 | 409 | 24.26% |
| Native | 115 | 19 | 16.52% |
| Hispanic | 963 | 153 | 15.89% |
| White | 43,617 | 6,808 | 15.61% |
| Asian | 144 | 6 | 4.17% |
| Other | 1 | NaN% |
16.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.52%
Male Poverty Rate
17.89%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newark
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newark is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newark is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.03%.
Newark Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Newark Married by Age and Sex
Newark Marriage
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.
Newark Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,989 | 8.35% |
| Black | 84 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 15 | 13.04% |
| Asian | 23 | 14.37% |
| Other Race | 11 | 11.22% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 9.23% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 5.32% |
Newark Veterans by Education
7.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.42%
Born in Newark
97.35%
Native Born
2.65%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.35% of Newark residents were born in the United States, with 79.42% having been born in Ohio. 1.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,705 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 3,654 | 949 | 3.05% |
| 1860 | 4,675 | 1,021 | 2.49% |
| 1870 | 6,698 | 2,023 | 3.66% |
| 1880 | 9,600 | 2,902 | 3.67% |
| 1890 | 14,270 | 4,670 | 4.04% |
| 1900 | 18,157 | 3,887 | 2.44% |
| 1910 | 25,404 | 7,247 | 3.42% |
| 1920 | 26,718 | 1,314 | 0.51% |
| 1930 | 30,596 | 3,878 | 1.36% |
| 1940 | 31,487 | 891 | 0.29% |
| 1950 | 34,275 | 2,788 | 0.85% |
| 1960 | 41,790 | 7,515 | 2.00% |
| 1970 | 41,836 | 46 | 0.01% |
| 1980 | 41,200 | -636 | -0.15% |
| 1990 | 44,389 | 3,189 | 0.75% |
| 2000 | 46,279 | 1,890 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 47,573 | 1,294 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 47,809 | 236 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 48,045 | 236 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 48,281 | 236 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 48,517 | 236 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 48,753 | 236 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 48,989 | 236 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 49,225 | 236 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 49,461 | 236 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 49,697 | 236 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 49,934 | 237 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 50,170 | 236 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 50,406 | 236 | 0.47% |