Newark, OH

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2022 Population

50,062

0.722% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

38.5

0.522% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

16.3%

3.04% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$56,284

7.06% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$162,300

16% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

23,186

1.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Newark, OH had a population of 50.1k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $56,284. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Newark, OH grew from 49,703 to 50,062, a 0.722% increase and its median household income grew from $52,570 to $56,284, a 7.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newark, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), White (Hispanic) (1.55%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.789%).

None of the households in Newark, OH 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.

99.2% of the residents in Newark, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newark, OH are Central Ohio Technical College (593 degrees awarded in 2022), Ohio State University-Newark Campus (545 degrees), and Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (252 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Newark, OH was $162,300, and the homeownership rate was 54.7%.

Most people in Newark, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Newark, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Newark, OH is home to a population of 50.1k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.27% of Newark, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.14k people).

In 2022, there were 18.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44k people) in Newark, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Newark, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Newark, OH was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newark, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
44k ± 707
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.39k ± 510
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 388

2.63%

Hispanic Population

1.32k people

2.63% of the people in Newark, OH are hispanic (1.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newark, OH 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 Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.14k people

2.33%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.16k people

As of 2022, 2.27% of Newark, OH residents (1.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newark, OH was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,042 ± 227
Gulf War (1990s)
592 ± 148
Gulf War (2001-)
566 ± 180

Newark, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newark, OH employs 23.2k people. The largest industries in Newark, OH are Retail Trade (3,350 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,198 people), and Manufacturing (3,183 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,875), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,813), and Finance & Insurance ($58,641).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.2k

2022 Value

± 1,141

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 6.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newark, OH grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 22.7k employees to 23.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newark, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,970 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,589 people), and Production Occupations (2,258 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newark, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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

23.2k

2022 Value

± 1,141

1.93%

1 Year growth

± 6.88%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Newark, OH grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 22.7k employees to 23.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newark, OH, are Retail Trade (3,350 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,198 people), and Manufacturing (3,183 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newark, OH, though some of these residents may live in Newark, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,170

Median earning men ± $1,667

$32,810

Median earning women ± $2,196

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($68,077), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,080), and Manufacturing ($54,415).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($68,281), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,947), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,538).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Newark, OH awarded 1,390 degrees. The student population of Newark, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,012 male students and 3,041 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newark, OH are White (1,036 and 74.6%), followed by Black or African American (133 and 9.58%), Two or More Races (72 and 5.19%), and Asian (68 and 4.9%).

The largest universities in Newark, OH by number of degrees awarded are Central Ohio Technical College (593 and 42.7%), Ohio State University-Newark Campus (545 and 39.2%), and Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (252 and 18.1%).

The most popular majors in Newark, OH are General Studies (442 and 31.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (180 and 12.9%), and Registered Nursing (150 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Newark, OH for a public four year colleges is $6,847 for in-state students and $20,345 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,053 students enrolled in Newark, OH, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,271 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
442 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
150 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Newark, OH was General Studies with 442 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Ohio Technical College
593 degrees awarded
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
545 degrees awarded
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
252 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Ohio Technical College with 593 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 542 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newark, OH, which is 0.639 times less than the 848 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,036 degrees mean that there were 7.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 133 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,847) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($267) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,010) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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, OH was $162,300 in 2022, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $139,900 to $162,300, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in Newark, OH is 54.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Newark, OH have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newark, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Newark, OH is $56,284. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Newark, OH was Census Tract 7541.02 with a value of $83,816, followed by Census Tract 7536 and Census Tract 7519, with respective values of $74,561 and $60,962.

Housing

Property

$162,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,964

$11,048

Median Property Taxes

±$685

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

54.7%

Homeownership

2022

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 54.7% of the housing units in Newark, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7541.02
Census Tract 7536
Census Tract 7519

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newark, OH was Census Tract 7541.02 with a value of $83,816, followed by Census Tract 7536 and Census Tract 7519, with respective values of $74,561 and $60,962.

The following map shows all of the places in Newark, OH 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.

$56,284

Median Household Income

± $2,360

20.2k

Number of Households

± 1,063

In 2022, the median household income of the 20.2k households in Newark, OH grew to $56,284 from the previous year's value of $52,570.

The following chart displays the households in Newark, OH 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newark, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (8.93%)
Carpooled (7.68%)

In 2022, 78.2% of workers in Newark, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.93%) and those who carpooled to work (7.68%).

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

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newark, OH have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Newark, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newark, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newark, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newark, OH (7.97k out of 48.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newark, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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

93.4% of the population of Newark, OH has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.91% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see 2508 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.36% increase from the previous year (2358 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2615 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 676 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Licking County, OH.

2,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Licking County, OH

Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see an average of 2,508 patients per year. This represents a 6.36% increase from the previous year (2,358 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.64%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.91%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newark, OH declined by 4.41% from 6.94% to 6.64%.

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

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