Newark, NJ

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2020 Population

281,917

0.307% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.5

0.291% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

28%

1.18% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$37,476

6.47% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$254,900

3.96% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

120,095

1.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Newark, NJ had a population of 282k people with a median age of 34.5 and a median household income of $37,476. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Newark, NJ grew from 281,054 to 281,917, a 0.307% increase and its median household income grew from $35,199 to $37,476, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newark, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.7%), White (Hispanic) (16%), Other (Hispanic) (13.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.23%).

None of the households in Newark, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

81.8% of the residents in Newark, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newark, NJ are Rutgers University-Newark (3,779 degrees awarded in 2020), New Jersey Institute of Technology (2,868 degrees), and Essex County College (898 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Newark, NJ was $254,900, and the homeownership rate was 23.5%.

Most people in Newark, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Newark, NJ was 1 car per household.

About the photo: Sunrise in New York viewed from Newark

Photo by Lars Plougmann

Population & Diversity

Newark, NJ is home to a population of 282k people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 32.5% of Newark, NJ residents were born outside of the country (91.8k people).

In 2020, there were 2.99 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Newark, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45k White (Hispanic) and 38.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

81.8%

2020 Citizenship

82.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 81.8% of Newark, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Newark, NJ was 82.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newark, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newark, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 2.62k
White (Hispanic)
45k ± 2.69k
Other (Hispanic)
38.1k ± 2.5k

36.7%

Hispanic Population

104k people

36.7% of the people in Newark, NJ are hispanic (104k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newark, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
263,388 ± 12,412 people
Dominican Republic
182,812 ± 10,389 people
Mexico
106,394 ± 7,960 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 263,388 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 182,812 and Mexico with 106,394.

Foreign-Born Population

32.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

91.8k people

31.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

89.5k people

As of 2020, 32.5% of Newark, NJ residents (91.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newark, NJ was 31.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newark, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,405 ± 309
Gulf War (2001-)
1,239 ± 462
Gulf War (1990s)
805 ± 260

Newark, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newark, NJ employs 120k people. The largest industries in Newark, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,651 people), Transportation & Warehousing (14,222 people), and Retail Trade (12,128 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($57,180), Public Administration ($53,414), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,469).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,739. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

120k

2020 Value

± 3,146

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.49%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Newark, NJ grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 119k employees to 120k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newark, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (13,904 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (10,468 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,936 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newark, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

120k

2020 Value

± 3,146

1.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.49%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Newark, NJ grew at a rate of 1.05%, from 119k employees to 120k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newark, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,651 people), Transportation & Warehousing (14,222 people), and Retail Trade (12,128 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newark, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Newark, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,199

Median earning men ± $1,106

$26,052

Median earning women ± $823

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($58,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,451), and Information ($48,493).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,539), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,477), and Information ($48,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $70.5B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($58.9B) and Motorized vehicles ($50.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Jersey.

$649B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $649B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$116B
Pennsylvania
$61.4B
California
$24.4B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $116B, followed by Pennsylvania with $61.4B and California and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Newark, NJ awarded 7,750 degrees. The student population of Newark, NJ in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 17,136 male students and 14,722 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newark, NJ are White (1,885 and 30.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,477 and 23.8%), Black or African American (1,210 and 19.5%), and Asian (1,192 and 19.2%).

The largest universities in Newark, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-Newark (3,779 and 48.8%), New Jersey Institute of Technology (2,868 and 37%), and Essex County College (898 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Newark, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (717 and 9.25%), General Computer & Information Sciences (449 and 5.79%), and Information Technology (427 and 5.51%).

The median tuition costs in Newark, NJ are $22,056 for private four year colleges, and $13,339 and $29,586 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Newark, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 31,858 (53.8% men and 46.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 31,858 students enrolled in Newark, NJ, 53.8% men and 46.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,382 records, of which 34.4% were women and 65.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
264 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
261 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
294 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newark, NJ was General Psychology with 264 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Newark, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rutgers University-Newark
3,779 degrees awarded
New Jersey Institute of Technology
2,868 degrees awarded
Essex County College
898 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-Newark with 3,779 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 4,197 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newark, NJ, which is 1.18 times more than the 3,553 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,885 degrees mean that there were 1.28 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,477 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,056) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,749) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Measure

In 2020, 0.943% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.978% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.89M), Bachelors Degree (1.64M), and Some college (1.28M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newark, NJ was $254,900 in 2020, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $245,200 to $254,900, a 3.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Newark, NJ is 23.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Newark, NJ have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newark, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Newark, NJ is $37,476. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Newark, NJ was Census Tract 11 with a value of $67,750, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $66,901 and $58,365.

Housing

Property

$254,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$8,756

$24,023

Median Property Taxes

±$1,225

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newark, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newark, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

23.5%

Homeownership

2020

58.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 23.5% of the housing units in Newark, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 22.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newark, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 11
Census Tract 23
Census Tract 8

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newark, NJ was Census Tract 11 with a value of $67,750, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $66,901 and $58,365.

The following map shows all of the places in Newark, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,476

Median Household Income

± $1,386

96.9k

Number of Households

± 2,244

In 2020, the median household income of the 96.9k households in Newark, NJ grew to $37,476 from the previous year's value of $35,199.

The following chart displays the households in Newark, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newark, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.493

2019 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2020, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.5% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (53.9%)
Public Transit (23.7%)
Carpooled (8.13%)

In 2020, 53.9% of workers in Newark, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (23.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newark, NJ have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 6.49% of the workforce in Newark, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newark, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newark, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newark, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newark, NJ (75.2k out of 269k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newark, NJ is Black, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.7% of the population of Newark, NJ has health coverage, with 33.2% on employee plans, 34.2% on Medicaid, 7.51% on Medicare, 7.34% on non-group plans, and 0.481% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Jersey was $8,859 in 2014. This is a 4.91% increase from the previous year ($8,444).

Primary care physicians in Essex County, NJ see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1197 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1051 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Jersey. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Jersey, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Essex County, NJ.

1,181 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Essex County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Essex County, NJ see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,197 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Essex County, NJ in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Jersey across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

33.2%

Employer Coverage

34.2%

Medicaid

7.51%

Medicare

7.34%

Non-Group

0.481%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newark, NJ declined by 0.752% from 17.4% to 17.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newark, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.