About Newark
Learn more about the city of Newark by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Newark will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Newark. You can also view apartments for rent in Newark, NJ by clicking the link and search box below.
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Newark Demographic Information
- Age Ranges
- Population
- Income
- Households
- Schools
| Age Ranges | |
|---|---|
| 0-9 | 15.80% |
| 10-17 | 12.00% |
| 18-29 | 20.61% |
| 30-39 | 16.37% |
| 40-49 | 13.13% |
| 50-64 | 12.75% |
| 65 & Over | 9.34% |
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 23.80 sq mi |
| Total Population | 272,655 |
| Population Density Ranking (National) | 91st percentile |
| Population Density Ranking (State) | 79th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate | 0 |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (National) | 25th percentile |
| Population Growth Rate Ranking (State) | 18th percentile |
| Income | |
|---|---|
| Median Income | $28,146 |
| Average Income Households W/ Children | $36,769 |
| Median Income Ranking (National) | 17th percentile |
| Median Income Ranking (State) | 7th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National) | 18th percentile |
| Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State) | 9th percentile |
| Households | |
|---|---|
| Married | 32nd percentile |
| Single | 68th percentile |
| Married With Children | 16th percentile |
| Married With No Children | 16th percentile |
| Single With Children | 20th percentile |
| Single With No Children | 48th percentile |
| Schools | |
|---|---|
| School District Name | NEWARK |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 14.69 : 1 |
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- The Sarasota area provides reliable bus service six days per week in the area. more
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- The area just south of Lansing is rural and the towns of Holt and Mason are two good examples. more
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Neighborhoods Around Newark
- Forest Hill (24)
- Lower Broadway (20)
- Weequahic (18)
- Dayton (12)
- Central Business District (12)
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- Edison (28)
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