Newark, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Newark, New Jersey Info Snack

Population
281,917
Unemployment
10.6%
Poverty
26.3%
Median Home
$254,900
Median Income
$37,476
Median Rent
$1,116

Newark SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
4

Newark, NJ Crime Report

6,059
Total Crimes
2,146.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.49%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Newark
/ 100k People
New Jersey
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 6,059 2,146.7 1,353.6 2,346.0
Violent Crime 1,492 528.6 195.4 387.8
Murder 56 19.8 3.7 6.5
Robbery 367 130.0 49.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 953 337.7 127.9 279.7
Property Crime 4,567 1,618.1 1,158.2 1,958.2
Burglary 535 189.6 146.2 314.2
Larceny 2,325 823.8 896.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 1,707 604.8 115.7 246.0

Newark, NJ Cost Of Living

112
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Newark New Jersey National Average
Overall 112 121 100
Services 116 107 100
Groceries 109 107 100
Health 95 100 100
Housing 116 160 100
Transportation 106 106 100
Utilities 104 98 100

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Population over time in Newark

Year Population % Change
2020 281,917 0.5%
2019 280,463 -0.8%
2018 282,803 1.0%
2017 280,139 0.1%
2016 279,793 0.4%
2015 278,750 0.5%
2014 277,357 0.3%
2013 276,478 0.4%
2012 275,512 0.3%
2011 274,674 -

Race / Ethnicity in Newark

White
10.9% (30,595)
African American
47.7% (134,502)
American Indian
0.2% (675)
Asian
1.7% (4,921)
Hawaiian
0.0% (133)
Other
1.3% (3,707)
Two Or More
1.4% (3,836)
Hispanic
36.7% (103,548)
Race Newark NJ USA
White 10.9% 54.7% 60.1%
African American 47.7% 12.6% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 9.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.3% 0.5% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.4% 2.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 36.7% 20.4% 18.2%

Gender in Newark

Female
51.1% (144,088)
Male
48.9% (137,829)
Gender Newark NJ USA
Female 51.1% 51.1% 50.8%
Male 48.9% 48.9% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Newark for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
14.0% (39,468)
9-12th Grade
11.0% (31,010)
High School / GED
36.0% (101,490)
Some College
18.0% (50,745)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (16,915)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (31,010)
Master's Degree
3.0% (8,457)
Professional Degree
1.0% (2,819)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Newark NJ USA
< 9th Grade 14.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 11.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 27.0% 27.0%
Some College 18.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Newark, New Jersey

Less than $10,000
15.0% (4,217,375)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.3% (2,068,963)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.9% (3,644,410)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.4% (3,497,100)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.7% (3,568,548)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.6% (4,407,444)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.6% (2,713,376)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.1% (2,569,928)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (947,309)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (557,240)
Income Newark NJ USA
Less than $10,000 15.0% 4.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.3% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.9% 6.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.4% 6.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 9.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 14.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 12.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.1% 17.8% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 10.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 14.8% 8.3%

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