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Newark, OH

Founded 1802Licking CountyElev. 254 m
Population
50,393
Median home
$174,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
10

Overview

About Newark

With about 50,393 residents, Newark is one of Ohio's notable places. Newark was founded in 1802 and sits in Licking County. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $58,920. Homes carry a median value of $174,100, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.9%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
50,393
Median age
38.8
Median household income
$58,920
Per-capita income
$31,813
Poverty rate
17.5%
High-school grad or higher
91%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
23.7 min
Work from home
10.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Black3.1%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.6%
Sales & office23.6%
Service18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$174,100
Median gross rent
$926/mo
Owner-occupied
55.6%
Median year built
1963
Households
20,587
Avg. household size
2.39

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Newark has 21 public schools — 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading48%
Math58%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Career and Technology Educational CentersHighGrades 6–12
Licking Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Licking Valley Online Learning SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Newark High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Heritage Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Liberty Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Licking Valley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Wilson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ben Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary
Carson Elementary SchoolElementary
Cherry Valley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Hillview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
John Clem Elementary SchoolElementary
Legend ElementaryElementary

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime26% below national
Newark287
Ohio316
United States386
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% above national
Newark2,579
Ohio1,801
United States1,952
↓ 24% lower 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 Low
Top hazards · Licking County
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Newark was founded in 1802 and sits in Licking County. Elevation ~254 m.

Map of Newark
Newark, OH
Where Newark is
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Historic places

20 on the National Register of Historic Places.

West Side Planing Mill (rear)McNamar-McLure-Miller ResidenceRhoads, Peter F., HouseHull PlaceOakwoodSherwood-Davidson And Buckingham HousesPennsylvania Railway StationLicking County Courthouse
Notable people from Newark
Edward James RoyeJerrie MockClarence Hudson WhiteJon HendricksJames F. WilsonKatharine ComanBob ClendeninWilliam Burnham WoodsDerek HollandLuther F. McKinney
People searches in Newark
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Nearby cities
Reynoldsburg (21 mi)Gahanna (24 mi)Lancaster (26 mi)Westerville (26 mi)Columbus (30 mi)Upper Arlington (34 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Newark, OH (10)

Public sex-offender registry records for Newark, Ohio.

Charles Mitchell, 28
Newark · 43055
Charles A Campbell, 74
Newark · 43055
Joseph Elwood Davis, 41
Newark · 43055
Jason Oliver Walker, 34
Newark · 43055
Brian Keith Scott, 56
Newark · 43055
Mark Howard Wilson Sr., 58
Newark · 43055
David A Williams, 47
Newark · 43055
David Smith, 58
Newark · Licking County · 43055
AKA David Scott Smith, David Paul Smith
Michael Steven Allen, 44
Newark · 43055
John William White, 58
Newark · Licking County · 43055
AKA John W White

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, Ohio?
Newark has a population of about 50,393, 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 $174,100, and the median gross rent is $926/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newark safe? What is the crime rate?
Newark Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 287 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newark face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Licking County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Newark?
Newark has 21 public schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newark?
Public registry data lists 10 registered sex offenders in or near Newark. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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