Newark, NJ

Census Place

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2021 Population

306,247

8.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.7

0.58% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.8%

1.96% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$41,335

10.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$271,700

6.59% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

130,546

8.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Newark, NJ had a population of 306k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $41,335. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newark, NJ grew from 281,917 to 306,247, a 8.63% increase and its median household income grew from $37,476 to $41,335, a 10.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newark, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (46.5%), Other (Hispanic) (16.1%), White (Hispanic) (12.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.95%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (5.94%).

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.

80.5% of the residents in Newark, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newark, NJ are Rutgers University-Newark (3,915 degrees awarded in 2021), New Jersey Institute of Technology (3,020 degrees), and Essex County College (1,082 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Newark, NJ was $271,700, and the homeownership rate was 23.2%.

Most people in Newark, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.7 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

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Population & Diversity

Newark, NJ is home to a population of 306k people, from which 80.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 34% of Newark, NJ residents were born outside of the country (104k people).

In 2021, there were 2.88 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Newark, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49.4k Other (Hispanic) and 39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

80.5%

2021 Citizenship

81.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 80.5% of Newark, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Newark, NJ was 81.8%, 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)
142k ± 2.34k
Other (Hispanic)
49.4k ± 3.04k
White (Hispanic)
39k ± 2.55k

36.8%

Hispanic Population

113k people

36.8% of the people in Newark, NJ are hispanic (113k 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
274,332 ± 12,667 people
Dominican Republic
200,128 ± 10,864 people
Mexico
106,059 ± 7,950 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 274,332 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 200,128 and Mexico with 106,059.

Foreign-Born Population

34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

104k people

32.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

91.8k people

As of 2021, 34% of Newark, NJ residents (104k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newark, NJ was 32.5%, 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
1,422 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
1,355 ± 489
Gulf War (1990s)
796 ± 264

Newark, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newark, NJ employs 131k people. The largest industries in Newark, NJ are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,488 people), Transportation & Warehousing (15,765 people), and Construction (14,419 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($61,391), Public Administration ($54,459), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,368).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,703. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

131k

2021 Value

± 3,405

8.7%

1 Year growth

± 3.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newark, NJ grew at a rate of 8.7%, from 120k employees to 131k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newark, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,506 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (12,982 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (10,482 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

131k

2021 Value

± 3,405

8.7%

1 Year growth

± 3.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newark, NJ grew at a rate of 8.7%, from 120k employees to 131k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newark, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,488 people), Transportation & Warehousing (15,765 people), and Construction (14,419 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

$36,230

Median earning men ± $1,241

$27,565

Median earning women ± $1,195

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,725), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,201), and Information ($50,767).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($56,429), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,150), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,012).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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 $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

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.

$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% 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
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Newark, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator 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 Representative 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 2021, universities in Newark, NJ awarded 8,223 degrees. The student population of Newark, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 33,626 male students and 27,808 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newark, NJ are White (1,998 and 29.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,695 and 25.2%), Black or African American (1,284 and 19.1%), and Asian (1,253 and 18.7%).

The largest universities in Newark, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rutgers University-Newark (3,915 and 47.6%), New Jersey Institute of Technology (3,020 and 36.7%), and Essex County College (1,082 and 13.2%).

The most popular majors in Newark, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (755 and 9.18%), General Computer & Information Sciences (479 and 5.83%), and Information Technology (426 and 5.18%).

The median tuition costs in Newark, NJ are $22,056 for private four year colleges, and $13,663 and $30,273 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Newark, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 61,434 (54.7% men and 45.3% 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 2021 there were 61,434 students enrolled in Newark, NJ, 54.7% men and 45.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 14,258 records, of which 50.2% were women and 49.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
293 degree-majors awarded
Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain Management
291 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
307 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Newark, NJ was General Psychology with 293 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
3,915 degrees awarded
New Jersey Institute of Technology
3,020 degrees awarded
Essex County College
1,082 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rutgers University-Newark with 3,915 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,394 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newark, NJ, which is 1.15 times more than the 3,829 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,998 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,695 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,949) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.94M), Bachelors Degree (1.73M), and Some college (1.31M).

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 $271,700 in 2021, which is 1.11 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $254,900 to $271,700, a 6.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Newark, NJ is 23.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newark, NJ have an average commute time of 33.7 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 $41,335. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Newark, NJ was Census Tract 11 with a value of $69,896, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 25, with respective values of $69,266 and $68,661.

Housing

Property

$271,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,013

$25,470

Median Property Taxes

±$1,314

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

23.2%

Homeownership

2021

58.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 23.2% of the housing units in Newark, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 23.5%.

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 25

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newark, NJ was Census Tract 11 with a value of $69,896, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 25, with respective values of $69,266 and $68,661.

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.

$41,335

Median Household Income

± $1,458

110k

Number of Households

± 3,040

In 2021, the median household income of the 110k households in Newark, NJ grew to $41,335 from the previous year's value of $37,476.

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

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2020 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2021, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0372% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (52.9%)
Public Transit (21.4%)
Carpooled (8.52%)

In 2021, 52.9% of workers in Newark, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (21.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.52%).

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

33.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newark, NJ have a longer commute time (33.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.73% 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

25.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newark, NJ (75.7k out of 294k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 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 Other.

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

82.2% of the population of Newark, NJ has health coverage, with 31.9% on employee plans, 35% on Medicaid, 7.26% on Medicare, 7.45% on non-group plans, and 0.507% 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 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (1181 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1059 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 414 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Essex County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Essex County, NJ see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.254% increase from the previous year (1,181 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.8%

Uninsured

31.9%

Employer Coverage

35%

Medicaid

7.26%

Medicare

7.45%

Non-Group

0.507%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newark, NJ grew by 3.29% from 17.3% to 17.8%.

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.