East Newark borough is located in Hudson County New Jersey. East Newark borough has a 2024 population of 2,427. East Newark borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -5.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,563 in 2020.
The average household income in East Newark borough is $89,832 with a poverty rate of 24.36%. The median age in East Newark borough is 39.3 years: 37.3 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Newark borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 937 | 34.47% |
| Other race | 883 | 32.49% |
| Two or more races | 666 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 217 | 7.98% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 846 | 3.21 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Married | 434 | 3.61 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Female | 212 | 2.56 | 28.8 | 71.2 |
| Non Family | 172 | 2.88 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 28 | 4.04 | 25 | 75 |
3.05
Average Family Size
3.21
Average Household Size
32.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 11.37% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 4.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 386 | 20.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 623 | 32.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 294 | 15.34% |
| Some College | 228 | 11.89% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,246 | 848 | 275 |
| Other Race | 592 | 348 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 361 | 170 |
| White | 445 | 339 | 61 |
| Asian | 144 | 136 | 85 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 86.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,000 | $46,853 | $25,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,844 | $47,125 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,896 | $46,190 | $18,029 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,958 | $26,719 | $16,761 |
| Overall | $27,411 | $43,750 | $18,878 |
| Some College | $56,172 | $71,635 | $0 |
$27,411
Average Earnings
$43,750
Average Male
$18,878
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
13.78% of East Newark borough residents speak only English, while 86.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 64.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,690 | 450 | 26.63% |
| Other | 883 | 263 | 29.78% |
| Multiple | 567 | 156 | 27.51% |
| Asian | 217 | 126 | 58.06% |
| White | 558 | 62 | 11.11% |
24.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.61%
Male Poverty Rate
25.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Newark borough is Asian, with 58.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Newark borough is White, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.15% |
| Some College | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.02% |
| Female Employed | 31.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 1.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,750 | $81,561 |
| Households | $63,594 | $89,832 |
| Married Families | $73,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,875 | $75,545 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 3.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
29.91%
Born in East Newark borough
34.77%
Native Born
65.23%
Foreign Born
32.34%
Non Citizen
32.89%
Naturalized
34.77% of East Newark borough residents were born in the United States, with 29.91% having been born in New Jersey. 32.34% 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 | 2,422 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,423 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,424 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,425 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,426 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,427 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,428 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 2,429 | -46 | -1.86% |
| 2021 | 2,475 | -88 | -3.43% |
| 2020 | 2,563 | -44 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 2,607 | -30 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 2,637 | -28 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 2,665 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,668 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2,668 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 2,681 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 2,677 | 196 | 7.9% |
| 2012 | 2,481 | 7 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 2,474 | 25 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 2,449 | 0 | 0% |