Newark is a city located in Alameda County California. Newark has a 2024 population of 46,733. Newark is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 47,517 in 2020.
The average household income in Newark is $191,873 with a poverty rate of 4.02%. The median age in Newark is 36.9 years: 36.4 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newark was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19,832 | 41.78% |
| White | 12,244 | 25.79% |
| Other race | 7,164 | 15.09% |
| Two or more races | 5,749 | 12.11% |
| Black or African American | 1,559 | 3.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 645 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 277 | 0.58% |
Asian
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,805 | 3.2 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 9,376 | 3.52 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 2,833 | 1.63 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 1,684 | 3.72 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 912 | 3.75 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
3.43
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,185 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,486 | 7.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,172 | 23.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,007 | 20.27% |
| High School Graduate | 7,347 | 21.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,575 | 4.56% |
| Some College | 5,795 | 16.76% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15,587 | 14,461 | 9,883 |
| Hispanic | 8,686 | 6,656 | 1,385 |
| White | 7,609 | 7,255 | 2,837 |
| Other Race | 4,388 | 3,102 | 564 |
| 2+ Races | 3,278 | 2,763 | 967 |
| Black | 1,130 | 940 | 336 |
| Islander | 530 | 471 | 138 |
| Native American | 240 | 223 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,886 | $106,952 | $83,162 |
| Graduate Degree | $142,827 | $164,536 | $119,237 |
| High School Graduate | $52,468 | $58,617 | $47,146 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,867 | $45,103 | $29,361 |
| Overall | $76,529 | $85,815 | $61,914 |
| Some College | $66,742 | $73,493 | $57,619 |
$76,529
Average Earnings
$85,815
Average Male
$61,914
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.59% of Newark residents speak only English, while 57.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 25.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,378 | 802 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 19,816 | 733 | 3.7% |
| Multiple | 5,749 | 407 | 7.08% |
| Other | 7,154 | 385 | 5.38% |
| White | 9,241 | 239 | 2.59% |
| Black | 1,534 | 63 | 4.11% |
| Native | 277 | 11 | 3.97% |
| Islander | 645 | 10 | 1.55% |
4.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.85%
Male Poverty Rate
4.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newark is Multiple, with 7.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newark is Islander, with 1.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.96% |
| Some College | 4.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.62% |
| Female Employed | 1.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 1.05% |
| Male Employed | 0.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,177 | $200,955 |
| Households | $159,465 | $191,873 |
| Married Families | $186,793 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $108,194 | $129,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,214
Number of Veterans
1,129
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 418 |
| Second Gulf War | 271 |
| First Gulf War | 207 |
| Korea | 111 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 75+ | 249 |
| 35 to 54 | 243 |
| 18 to 34 | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 812 | 7.84% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.86% |
| Black | 69 | 5.28% |
| Other Race | 64 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 47 | 19.58% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 1.1% |
| Islander | 36 | 5.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
48.39%
Born in Newark
57.74%
Native Born
42.26%
Foreign Born
18.76%
Non Citizen
23.5%
Naturalized
57.74% of Newark residents were born in the United States, with 48.39% having been born in California. 18.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 45,753 | -196 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 45,949 | -196 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 46,145 | -196 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 46,341 | -196 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 46,537 | -196 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 46,733 | -196 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 46,929 | 207 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 46,722 | -255 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 46,977 | -540 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 47,517 | -1,982 | -4% |
| 2019 | 49,499 | 934 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 48,565 | 1,513 | 3.22% |
| 2017 | 47,052 | 1,075 | 2.34% |
| 2016 | 45,977 | 575 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 45,402 | 679 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 44,723 | 613 | 1.39% |
| 2013 | 44,110 | 547 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 43,563 | 543 | 1.26% |
| 2011 | 43,020 | 401 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 42,619 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 42,471 | 4,610 | 12.18% |
| 1990 | 37,861 | 5,735 | 17.85% |
| 1980 | 32,126 | 4,973 | 18.31% |
| 1970 | 27,153 | 17,269 | 174.72% |
| 1960 | 9,884 | 8,352 | 545.17% |
| 1950 | 1,532 | 1,353 | 755.87% |
| 1880 | 179 | -45,574 | -99.61% |