Newark, New Jersey Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Newark, New Jersey is 307,188 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in New Jersey. The median household income is $48,416, the median home value is $337,800, and the median age is 34.8.

The population has grown 14.5% since 2010 (277,175 → 317,303).

307,188

Population

12723

People / sq mi

$48,416

Median Income

$337,800

Median Home Value

Newark covers 24.1 sq mi of land at 12723 people per square mile.

About Newark, NJ

Newark is a city in New Jersey with a population of 307,188. It ranks #1 among cities in New Jersey by population. The median age is 34.8, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Newark is $48,416, below the US median of $74,580. 21.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $337,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,330. The homeownership rate of 24.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Newark reflects 17.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.2 minutes each way.

Newark city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Newark city had a population of 277,175 in 2010 and 317,303 in 2024, a 14.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 317,303 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.00%.

317,303

Population (2024)

277,175

Population (2010)

317,303

Peak (2024)

1.00%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	277,175	-	-	estimate
2011	277,574	+399	+0.14%	estimate
2012	277,594	+20	+0.01%	estimate
2013	278,121	+527	+0.19%	estimate
2014	278,936	+815	+0.29%	estimate
2015	279,636	+700	+0.25%	estimate
2016	280,681	+1,045	+0.37%	estimate
2017	281,237	+556	+0.20%	estimate
2018	281,752	+515	+0.18%	estimate
2019	282,011	+259	+0.09%	estimate
2020	310,665	+28,654	+10.16%	estimate
2021	307,456	-3,209	-1.03%	estimate
2022	306,333	-1,123	-0.37%	estimate
2023	309,225	+2,892	+0.94%	estimate
2024	317,303	+8,078	+2.61%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	16.5%
Black or African American	46.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$48,416

Median Household Income

$25,509

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$337,800

Median Home Value

$1,330

Median Rent

24.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

77.2%

High School+

17.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

18.6%

Drive Alone

50.4%

Public Transit

6.1%

Work From Home

33.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.8%

Foreign Born

49.8%

Non-English at Home

2.5%

Veterans

16.7%

With Disability

80.9%

Health Insurance

92.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	20.7%
Retail Trade	13.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	12.5%
Construction	12.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.1%
Manufacturing	7.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.6%
Public Administration	4.5%
Information	4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.2%
Agriculture & Mining	0.1%

Largest cities in New Jersey

Jersey City (289,691)Paterson (157,660)Elizabeth (135,887)Toms River (93,915)Trenton (89,966)Clifton (89,247)Camden (71,471)Bayonne (70,468)Lakewood (69,884)Passaic (69,651)View all New Jersey cities →

Largest counties in New Jersey

Bergen County (954,717)Middlesex County (861,535)Essex County (854,130)Hudson County (710,478)Ocean County (646,434)

Part of New Jersey

New Jersey demographic profile All New Jersey data →

Metro areas in New Jersey

New York (19,756,722)Philadelphia (6,241,882)Allentown (866,764)Trenton (383,286)Atlantic City (369,940)Vineland (152,915)All US metros →

City rankings

US Cities by Population Cities With Highest Median Income Expensive US Cities by Home Value Youngest US Cities by Median Age Racially Diverse US Cities Cities With Highest Rent Educated US Cities Cities With Highest Work From Home Rates Cheapest US Cities by Median Home Value Cities With Lowest Rent All rankings →

Common questions about Newark, NJ

What is the population of Newark city, NJ?What is the median household income in Newark city, NJ?What is the median home value in Newark city, NJ?What are the demographics of Newark city, NJ?What is the cost of living in Newark city, NJ?Is Newark city, NJ growing?

Frequently Asked Questions

Newark, New Jersey has a population of 307,188 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in New Jersey.

The median household income in Newark, New Jersey is $48,416, with 21.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Newark, New Jersey is $337,800, with median monthly rent at $1,330 and a homeownership rate of 24.1%.

The median age in Newark, New Jersey is 34.8 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The population has grown 14.5% since 2010 (277,175 → 317,303).