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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Historic places in Newark
Newark has 62 places 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
★ = National Historic Landmark. Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places.
Historic newspapers of Newark
The Evening Star and Newark Advertiser · 1907-1908The Star and Newark Advertiser · 1908-1909Newark Evening Star and Newark Advertiser · 1909-1916The Newark Star and Newark Advertiser · 1909-1909Newark Star-Eagle · 1916-1939The New Jersey Leader · 1920-19??
Source: Library of Congress, Chronicling America (public domain).
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