Newark is a city located in Wise County Texas. Newark has a 2024 population of 1,278. Newark is currently growing at a rate of 3.65% annually and its population has increased by 16.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,098 in 2020.
The average household income in Newark is $81,446 with a poverty rate of 29.92%. The median age in Newark is 31.4 years: 29.9 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newark was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 881 | 71.51% |
| Two or more races | 246 | 19.97% |
| Other race | 77 | 6.25% |
| Native American | 20 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 406 | 3.03 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 229 | 3.41 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.21 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Female | 49 | 3.92 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
| Male | 39 | 3.87 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 11.38% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 6.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 7.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 313 | 41.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 10.31% |
| Some College | 148 | 19.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 460 | 397 | 60 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 157 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 79 | 0 |
| Other Race | 54 | 25 | 12 |
| Native American | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,938 | $66,964 | $61,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $136,964 | $0 | $136,071 |
| High School Graduate | $29,063 | $41,705 | $17,969 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,969 | $27,969 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $38,000 | $43,250 | $23,295 |
| Some College | $46,818 | $0 | $36,250 |
$38,000
Average Earnings
$43,250
Average Male
$23,295
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.12% of Newark residents speak only English, while 29.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 593 | 301 | 50.76% |
| Multiple | 246 | 163 | 66.26% |
| White | 585 | 64 | 10.94% |
| Other | 77 | 9 | 11.69% |
| Asian | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
29.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.61%
Male Poverty Rate
34.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newark is Multiple, with 66.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newark is White, with 10.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.54% |
| High School | 23% |
| Some College | 10.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.42% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 24.61% |
| Male Employed | 9.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,806 | $80,947 |
| Households | $51,607 | $81,446 |
| Married Families | $75,104 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,391 | $71,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 7.03% |
| Native American | 5 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.74%
Born in Newark
86.44%
Native Born
13.56%
Foreign Born
11.36%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
86.44% of Newark residents were born in the United States, with 59.74% having been born in Texas. 11.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,503 | 45 | 3.09% |
| 2028 | 1,458 | 45 | 3.18% |
| 2027 | 1,413 | 45 | 3.29% |
| 2026 | 1,368 | 45 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 1,323 | 45 | 3.52% |
| 2024 | 1,278 | 45 | 3.65% |
| 2023 | 1,233 | 36 | 3.01% |
| 2022 | 1,197 | 48 | 4.18% |
| 2021 | 1,149 | 51 | 4.64% |
| 2020 | 1,098 | -135 | -10.95% |
| 2019 | 1,233 | 27 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 1,206 | 44 | 3.79% |
| 2017 | 1,162 | 50 | 4.5% |
| 2016 | 1,112 | 52 | 4.91% |
| 2015 | 1,060 | 19 | 1.83% |
| 2014 | 1,041 | 8 | 0.77% |
| 2013 | 1,033 | 8 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1,025 | 12 | 1.18% |
| 2011 | 1,013 | 14 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 999 | 0 | 0% |