Living in Newark, NJ
Newark, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
281,054
Unemployment
11.3%
Poverty
27.4%
Median Home
$245,200
Median Income
$35,199
Median Rent
$1,085
Newark SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
5
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
3
Newark, NJ Crime Report
6,360Total Crimes
2,260.0Total Crimes / 100k People
-8.75%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newark / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,360 | 2,260.0 | 1,542.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,742 | 619.0 | 206.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 57 | 20.3 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 636 | 226.0 | 64.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 929 | 330.1 | 122.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 4,618 | 1,641.0 | 1,335.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 721 | 256.2 | 184.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,356 | 837.2 | 1,034.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,541 | 547.6 | 116.4 | 219.9 |
Newark, NJ Cost Of Living
112Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newark | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 123 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 115 | 158 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Newark
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 281,054 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 280,463 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 282,803 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 280,139 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 279,793 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 278,750 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 277,357 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 276,478 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 275,512 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 274,674 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newark
| Race | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.0% | 55.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 48.3% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 36.3% | 20.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Newark
| Gender | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newark for adults over 25
| Education | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newark, New Jersey
| Income | Newark | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.6% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.9% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 14.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.2% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 14.0% | 7.7% |
