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Newark, NJ

Founded 1666Essex CountyElev. 3 m
Population
307,188
Median home
$337,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
89
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Newark

With about 307,188 residents, Newark is one of New Jersey's notable places. Newark was founded in 1666 and sits in Essex County. The median age is 34.8 and the median household income is $48,416. Homes carry a median value of $337,800, and about 24% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (45.5%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
307,188
Median age
34.8
Median household income
$48,416
Per-capita income
$25,509
Poverty rate
24.7%
High-school grad or higher
77.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
Unemployment
10.9%
Avg. commute
33.2 min
Work from home
6.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White9.3%
Hispanic or Latino37.2%
Black45.5%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts24.1%
Service23.4%
Production, transportation & material moving19.9%
Sales & office19.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$337,800
Median gross rent
$1,330/mo
Owner-occupied
24.1%
Median year built
1966
Households
113,748
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Newark has 89 public schools — 51 elementary, 3 middle, 19 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 48 schools
Reading47%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

American History High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Arts High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bard Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Barringer High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Central High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eagle Academy for Young Men of NewarkHighGrades 7–12
East Side High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
ESSEX CO JDCHighGrades 7–12
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School of TechnologyHighGrades 9–12
Essex County Newark TechHighGrades 9–12
LEAD Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Malcolm X Shabazz High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Newark Vocational High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Peoples Preparatory Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% above national
Newark490
New Jersey228
United States386
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime14% above national
Newark2,234
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 36% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Newark Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newark.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Essex County
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Newark is in Essex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Newark was founded in 1666 and sits in Essex County. Elevation ~3 m.

Population trend
477K0307,18818102024
Map of Newark
Newark, NJ
Where Newark is
NewarkJerseyPatersonElizabethTrentonClifton
Historic places

62 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Indian and the PuritanWars of AmericaSeated LincolnMutual Benefit Life Insurance CompanyNewark Broad Street StationNewark Orphan AsylumFirst Baptist Peddie Memorial ChurchFeigenspan Mansion
Notable people from Newark
Whitney HoustonAllen GinsbergPhilip RothJerry LewisShaquille O'NealPaul AusterAaron BurrJoe PesciPaul SimonBrian De Palma
People searches in Newark
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Nearby cities
East Orange (3 mi)Kearny (3 mi)Elizabeth (4 mi)Bayonne (5 mi)Jersey (6 mi)Linden (7 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Newark, NJ (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Newark, New Jersey.

Elizabeth A Lighty, 61
Newark · 07106
AKA Elizabeth A Hill, Elizabeth Lighty
Elizabeth Hill
Newark · 07106
Angel L Perez, 48
Newark · 07104
AKA Angel Luis, Angel Luisperez
Angel L Cintron, 56
Newark · 07107
AKA Angel Carsaquillo, Angel Cintron
Miguel R Martinez, 63
Newark · 07107
AKA Miguel Cruz, Jose Martinez
Luis D Rivera, 49
Newark · 07107
Luis Daniel Rivera, 49
Newark · Essex County · 07104
Luis E Ramirez
Newark · 07104
Edward O Anderson, 49
Newark · 07103
AKA Edward O Anderson
Edward J Jones, 59
Newark · 07106
AKA Edward Jones
Elvis L Majors, 64
Newark · 07112
AKA David V Burks, Kenneth J Harris
George D Miller, 69
Newark · 07104
Phillip H Thompson, 63
Newark · 07114
AKA Charles Dixon, Tyrone Parker
Charles P Wilson, 43
Newark · 07107
AKA Charles Wilson, Charles Wilson
Joseph B Martin, 43
Newark · 07103
AKA Joseph Martin, Joseph Martin
Joseph M Moore, 63
Newark · 07107
AKA Joseph M Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Newark — frequently asked

What is the population of Newark, New Jersey?
Newark has a population of about 307,188, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Newark?
The median home value in Newark is $337,800, and the median gross rent is $1,330/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newark safe? What is the crime rate?
Newark Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 490 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newark face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Essex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Newark?
Newark has 89 public schools (51 elementary, 3 middle, 19 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newark?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Newark. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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