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East Newark

County:
Hudson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.103
State:
New Jersey

East Newark is a borough located in Hudson County, New Jersey. East Newark has a 2026 population of 2,539. East Newark is currently growing at a rate of 2.21% annually but its population has decreased by -0.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,563 in 2020.

The median household income in East Newark is $48,646 with a poverty rate of 40.57%. The median age in East Newark is 37.5 years: 34.2 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.9 males.

2.5K
Total Population
24,765
Density (mi²)
55 2.21%
Growth

East Newark Population

East Newark Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20242,539552.21%
20232,484341.39%
20222,450-26-1.05%
20212,476-87-3.39%
20202,563-16-0.62%
20192,607-30-1.14%
20182,637-28-1.05%
20172,665-3-0.11%
20162,66800%
20152,668-13-0.48%
20142,68140.15%
20132,6771967.9%
20122,48170.28%
20112,474251.02%
20102,44900%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 34.2 years

East Newark Adults

There are 1,753 adults, (305 of whom are seniors) in East Newark.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,373 (55%)
Male: 1,124 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of East Newark includes 36.6% other race, 21.27% White, 6.61% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race91436.6%
Two or more races81932.8%
White53121.27%
Asian1656.61%
Black or African American682.72%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race88635.48%
Two or more races69227.71%
White512.04%
Black or African American230.92%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White48019.22%
Asian1656.61%
Two or more races1275.09%
Black or African American451.8%
Other race281.12%

East Newark Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

East Newark's average per capita income is $24,947. Household income levels show a median of $48,646. The poverty rate stands at 40.57%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Non Families$66,850$80,428
Married Families$66,458-
Households$48,646$64,199
Families$43,043$58,404

$24,947

Average Income

$48,646

Median Household Income

40.57%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)