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 $73,575 with a poverty rate of 25.15%. The median age in East Newark borough is 42.1 years: 39.6 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Newark borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 795 | 31.44% |
| Two or more races | 725 | 28.67% |
| White | 710 | 28.07% |
| Asian | 233 | 9.21% |
| Black or African American | 66 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 829 | 3.05 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Married | 468 | 3.22 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Female | 193 | 2.4 | 13.5 | 86.5 |
| Non Family | 146 | 3.28 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Male | 22 | 3.64 | 0 | 100 |
2.92
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
25.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 11.12% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 3.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 393 | 22.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 74 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 595 | 33.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 11.91% |
| Some College | 240 | 13.48% |
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 | 1,108 | 834 | 275 |
| Other Race | 495 | 362 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 486 | 384 | 174 |
| White | 418 | 297 | 59 |
| Asian | 146 | 140 | 81 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | 65 |
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 98.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,824 | $48,333 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,458 | $73,500 | $36,250 |
| High School Graduate | $23,476 | $49,722 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $24,155 | $16,176 |
| Overall | $24,614 | $48,542 | $18,416 |
| Some College | $59,295 | $73,333 | $0 |
$24,614
Average Earnings
$48,542
Average Male
$18,416
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
17.44% of East Newark borough residents speak only English, while 82.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,504 | 374 | 24.87% |
| Other | 795 | 180 | 22.64% |
| Multiple | 633 | 177 | 27.96% |
| Asian | 233 | 156 | 66.95% |
| White | 484 | 83 | 17.15% |
25.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.14%
Male Poverty Rate
26.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Newark borough is Asian, with 66.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Newark borough is White, with 17.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.73% |
| Some College | 10.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.21% |
| Female Employed | 30.69% |
| Male Employed | 3.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,767 | $65,305 |
| Households | $65,272 | $73,575 |
| Married Families | $78,824 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $88,241 | $97,123 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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
59
Number of Veterans
59
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 4.99% |
| Other Race | 29 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 2.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
12.1%
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
31.51%
Born in East Newark borough
38.12%
Native Born
61.88%
Foreign Born
36.38%
Non Citizen
25.5%
Naturalized
38.12% of East Newark borough residents were born in the United States, with 31.51% having been born in New Jersey. 36.38% 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% |