Newark, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

281,917

Unemployment

10.6%

Poverty

26.3%

Median Home

$254,900

Median Income

$37,476

Median Rent

$1,116

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Newark SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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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

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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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Newark Articles

Best Suburbs In Newark

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Rankings for Newark in New Jersey

Ranks #36 in Worst Places To Live In New Jersey

Ranks #146 in Most Dangerous Cities In New Jersey

Ranks #165 in Cheapest Places To Live In New Jersey

Map Of Newark, NJ

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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%