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 
    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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