Newark, OH

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2023 Population
50,393
0.661% 1-year growth
US Senator
Bernie Moreno
Republican Party
US Senator
Jon Husted
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
38.8
0.779% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
17.5%
7.24% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$58,920
4.68% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$174,100
7.27% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
23,185
0.00431% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Newark, OH had a population of 50.4k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $58,920. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Newark, OH grew from 50,062 to 50,393, a 0.661% increase and its median household income grew from $56,284 to $58,920, a 4.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newark, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4.57%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), White (Hispanic) (0.97%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.857%).

None of the households in Newark, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Newark, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Newark, OH are Central Ohio Technical College (645 degrees awarded in 2023), Ohio State University-Newark Campus (451 degrees), and Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (241 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Newark, OH was $174,100, and the homeownership rate was 55.6%.

Most people in Newark, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Newark, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Newark, OH is home to a population of 50.4k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2% of Newark, OH residents were born outside of the country (1.01k people).

In 2023, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.3k people) in Newark, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%
2023 Citizenship
99.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Newark, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Newark, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newark, OH
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    44.3k ± 713
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.3k ± 494
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.58k ± 319
2.25%
Hispanic Population
1.14k people

In 2023, there were 19.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.3k people) in Newark, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.25% of the people in Newark, OH are hispanic (1.14k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Newark, OH as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
1.01k people
2.27%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
1.14k people

As of 2023, 2% of Newark, OH residents (1.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newark, OH was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,051 ± 215
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    512 ± 167
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    458 ± 133

Newark, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Newark, OH employs 23.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Newark, OH were Retail Trade (3,595 people), Manufacturing (3,282 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,180 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($81,667), Public Administration ($61,625), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,417).

Employment

Occupations

23.2k
2023 Value
± 1,144
−0.00431%
1 Year decline
± 6.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newark, OH declined at a rate of −0.00431%, from 23.2k employees to 23.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newark, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,833 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,632 people), and Production Occupations (2,299 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newark, OH.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.2k
2023 Value
± 1,144
−0.00431%
1 Year decline
± 6.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Newark, OH declined at a rate of −0.00431%, from 23.2k employees to 23.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newark, OH, are Retail Trade (3,595 people), Manufacturing (3,282 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,180 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newark, OH, though some of these residents may live in Newark, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,339
Median earning men ± $2,278
$34,175
Median earning women ± $1,896

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,917), Public Administration ($68,702), and Information ($65,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($58,333), Information ($58,056), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,589).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.48%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Chase Oliver (0.489%)
    Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Bernie Moreno
Senator from Ohio1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025
Jon Husted
Senator from Ohio2
Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Newark, OH awarded 1,337 degrees. The student population of Newark, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,188 male students and 3,344 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newark, OH are White (981 and 73.4%), followed by Black or African American (146 and 10.9%), Two or More Races (87 and 6.51%), and Unknown (50 and 3.74%).

The largest universities in Newark, OH by number of degrees awarded are Central Ohio Technical College (645 and 48.2%), Ohio State University-Newark Campus (451 and 33.7%), and Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (241 and 18%).

The most popular majors in Newark, OH are General Studies (351 and 26.3%), Registered Nursing (181 and 13.5%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (180 and 13.5%).

The median tuition cost in Newark, OH for a public four year colleges is $7,037 for in-state students and $21,170 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,532 students enrolled in Newark, OH, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,452 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    351 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    181 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Newark, OH was General Studies with 351 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Newark, OH according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Central Ohio Technical College
    645 degrees awarded
  2. Ohio State University-Newark Campus
    451 degrees awarded
  3. Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
    241 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Ohio Technical College with 645 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 427 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newark, OH, which is 0.469 times less than the 910 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 981 degrees mean that there were 6.72 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 146 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($7,037) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($275) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,058) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.785% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (1.94M), and Bachelors Degree (1.66M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Newark, OH was $174,100 in 2023, which is 0.574 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $162,300 to $174,100, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Newark, OH is 55.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Newark, OH have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newark, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$174,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,554
$11,439
Median Property Taxes
±$698

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newark, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newark, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

55.6%
Homeownership
2023
61.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 55.6% of the housing units in Newark, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.7%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Newark, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$58,920
Median Household Income
± $2,825
20.6k
Number of Households
± 1,063

In 2023, the median household income of the 20.6k households in Newark, OH grew to $58,920 from the previous year's value of $56,284.

The following chart displays the households in Newark, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Newark, OH is from Newark, OH.
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This chart shows the number of workers in Newark, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.2%)
  3. Carpooled (7.16%)

In 2023, 77.7% of workers in Newark, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

23.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newark, OH have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Newark, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newark, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newark, OH have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newark, OH (8.62k out of 49.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newark, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

93.2% of the population of Newark, OH has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.79% increase from the previous year (1,292 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 307 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

6.81%
Uninsured
44.2%
Employer Coverage
23.2%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
10.9%
Non-Group
1.62%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newark, OH grew by 2.61% from 6.64% to 6.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newark, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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