Newark township, Ohio
Newark township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newark township is a geographic entity located in Licking County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,174. The land area covers 6.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,174 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±9.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 820 | ±171 | 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 | 860 | ±180 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 820 | ±171 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $236,900 | ±$24,021 |
| Median Gross Rent | $711 | ±$214 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,879 | ±$17,443 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,482 | ±$15,805 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 59 | ±67 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 880 | ±240 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.3% | ±5% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF NEWARK
GUS Population: 2,168 (2024)
ID: 193911
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
40 W MAIN ST, NEWARK OH 43055-5531
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GUS Population: 184,898 (2024)
ID: 191153
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
20 S 2ND ST, NEWARK OH 43055-5602
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Newark | KG-05 | Newark, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Newark | 06-12 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-05 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-05 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | 06-08 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-05 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-05 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | KG-05 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | 06-08 | Newark, OH | |
| Regular School Newark | PK-05 | Newark, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
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College Vocational | 1.2 mi away | 150 Price Rd, Newark, OH, 43055-3399 |
7403642280
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EMERSON R. MILLER BRANCH
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 990 W. MAIN ST., NEWARK, OH, 43055 |
(740) 344-2155
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Central Ohio Technical College
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College | 2.0 mi away | 1179 University Drive, Newark, OH, 43055-1767 |
7403661351
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LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 101 W. MAIN ST., NEWARK, OH, 43055 |
(740) 349-5500
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Ohio State University-Newark Campus
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College | 2.0 mi away | 1179 University Dr, Newark, OH, 43055 |
7403663321
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LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 101 W. MAIN ST., NEWARK, OH, 43055 |
(614) 345-8972
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Denison University
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College | 4.2 mi away | 100 West College Street, Granville, OH, 43023 |
7405870810
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GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 217 E. BROADWAY, GRANVILLE, OH, 43023 |
(740) 587-0196
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Ohio State School of Cosmetology-Heath
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College | 4.8 mi away | 789 Hebron Road, Ste J, Heath, OH, 43056 |
6142525252
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ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 10 MAPLE DR., ALEXANDRIA, OH, 43001 |
(740) 924-3561
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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 NEWARK WTR WKS, OH US, located 2.2 miles from Newark township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.4° | 18.2° | 27.3° | 3.21" | 7.2" |
| February | 39.6° | 19.7° | 29.7° | 2.56" | 3.9" |
| March | 49.7° | 27.4° | 38.6° | 3.61" | 2.2" |
| April | 62.8° | 37.1° | 49.9° | 4.01" | 0.1" |
| May | 72.7° | 47.7° | 60.2° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 57.1° | 69.1° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.3° | 60.9° | 72.6° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.8° | 59.1° | 71.0° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 51.5° | 63.9° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.4° | 40.0° | 52.2° | 3.11" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.7° | 30.5° | 41.1° | 2.99" | 0.2" |
| December | 40.7° | 23.7° | 32.2° | 3.29" | 1.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Granville village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| St. Louisville village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Heath city | City | 5.4 mi | — |
| Granville South CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Marne CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3908954054. • 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.