Newark, New Jersey

Population Data for Newark, NJ:

Population – 273358
Male – 48.51 %
Female – 51.49 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 26.53 %
Hispanic – 29.49 %
African American – 53.45 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.37 %
Asian – 1.19 %

Geographic Data for Newark, New Jersey:

Population Density – 11,289.12 per sq. mi
Elevation – 95 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Newark:

In Elementary School – 36,195 (45.17 %)
In High School – 18,571 (23.18 %)
In College – 15,312 (19.11 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 9,866 (6.01 %)
Associate’s Degree – 5,365 (3.27 %)
Some College, No Degree – 24,990 (15.22 %)
High School Graduate – 50,013 (30.45 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 29,801 (18.15 %)

Employment and Household Data for Newark, NJ:

Percentage of People Employed – 44.19 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 8.48 %
Unemployment Level – 16.10 %

Median Household Income – $24,362.89
Average Household Size – 2.77

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 33.03 %
2 Vehicles – 13.64 %
3 or more Vehicles – 4.25 %

Average Cost to Rent in Newark - $4,808 per month