Newark city, New Jersey
Newark city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newark city is a geographic entity located in Essex County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 323,808. The land area covers 24.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 323,808 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±0.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 113,384 | ±1,785 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 121,546 | ±1,683 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 113,384 | ±1,785 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,162 | ±653 |
| Median Home Value | $373,700 | ±$10,857 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,392 | ±$21 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,060 | ±$1,772 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,193 | ±$1,021 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 70,080 | ±3,703 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 134,733 | ±2,556 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.4% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 317,303 (2024)
ID: 130835
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEV
920 BROAD ST, RM 218, NEWARK NJ 07102
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GUS Population: 881,527 (2024)
ID: 109037
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEP CTY ADMINISTRATOR
465 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 558, NEWARK NJ 07102-1780
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Newark | PK-12 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | 09-12 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | PK-07 | Newark, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Newark | 09-12 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | PK-12 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-06 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | 09-12 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-08 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | PK-08 | Newark, NJ | |
| Regular School Newark | PK-05 | Newark, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 201 LYONS AVE, NEWARK, NJ, 07112 |
(973) 926-7000
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Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
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College | 3.6 mi away | 1391 North Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208 |
9083546057
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WEEQUAHIC BRANCH
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 355 OSBORNE TERR., NEWARK, NJ, 07112 |
(201) 733-7800
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SAINT MICHAEL'S MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 111 CENTRAL AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ, 07102 |
(973) 877-5350
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Empire Beauty School-Union
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College Vocational | 4.4 mi away | 1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083 |
8009204593
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HILLSIDE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | JOHN F. KENNEDY PLAZA, HILLSIDE, NJ, 07205 |
(201) 923-4413
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SILVER LAKE HOSPITAL LTACH
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Long-term | City address association | 495 NORTH 13TH STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07107 |
(973) 587-7713
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Kean University
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College | 4.5 mi away | 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083 |
9087375326
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GREENVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 1841 KENNEDY BLVD., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07305 |
(201) 547-4553
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THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ, 07103 |
(973) 972-4300
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARRISON, NJ US, located 2.0 miles from Newark city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.4° | 24.9° | 32.1° | 3.66" | 8.0" |
| February | 42.3° | 26.1° | 34.2° | 3.26" | 8.4" |
| March | 49.9° | 32.7° | 41.3° | 4.30" | 4.7" |
| April | 61.8° | 43.1° | 52.4° | 4.07" | 0.7" |
| May | 72.1° | 53.5° | 62.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 63.3° | 72.4° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 68.9° | 77.9° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.6° | 67.0° | 75.8° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 60.1° | 68.8° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.6° | 47.7° | 56.6° | 4.15" | 0.2" |
| November | 54.2° | 38.0° | 46.1° | 3.65" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.0° | 30.5° | 37.3° | 4.58" | 5.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Newark city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Harrison town | Town | 1.7 mi | — |
| East Newark borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Kearny town | Town | 3.2 mi | — |
| East Orange city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| Ampere North CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3401351000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.