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Newark, California
Newark, city, in Alameda County, California. Newark had 47,895 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,529 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 46,903 (±42). GEOID 0650916.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,895
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,903 ±42
Median household income
$169,064
±$9,066 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,142,800
±$22,900 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$2,776
±$113 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Newark and what county is it in?
Newark is a city in Alameda County, California. It covers 13.9 square miles of land, 3,415 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newark is in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newark, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 47,895 people lived in Newark on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 47,529 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 46,903 (±42).
| Measure | Newark | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,903 ±42 | 1,649,473 | −268 |
| Households | 15,252 ±453 | 598,246 | +1,205 |
| Average household size | 3.07 ±0.09 | 2.70 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 16,015 ±474 | 637,212 | +1,453 |
Newark's population since 2000
From 42,471 in 2000 to 47,895 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newark as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newark?
The median resident of Newark is 37.9 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 46.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.2%. 43.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newark | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±1.0 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±1.2 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±0.9 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Male | 52.4% ±1.4 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.2% ±2.5 pts | 23.4% | −7.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.7% ±2.0 pts | 27.4% | −7.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 46.3% ±2.4 pts | 32.7% | +13.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 43.5% ±2.2 pts | 34.7% | +6.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.3% ±3.1 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.3% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | +1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±1.3 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.1% ±2.6 pts | 52.2% | +14.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.9% ±2.2 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±1.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newark earn?
Half of Newark's 15,252 households earn less than $169,064 a year (±$9,066), against $129,367 in Alameda County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $143,814 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,250 after inflation. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newark | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $169,064 ±$9,066 | $129,367 | +$25,250 |
| Mean household income | $218,577 ±$11,341 | $177,144 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,044 ±$3,757 | $65,862 | +$21,047 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±1.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2% ±2.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% ±0.6 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newark?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Newark's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,142,800 by its owner (±$22,900). The median renter pays $2,776 a month including utilities, and 34.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newark | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,142,800 ±$22,900 | $1,090,100 | +$229,502 |
| Median gross rent | $2,776 ±$113 | $2,357 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2% ±4.8 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,810 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4% ±2.8 pts | 54.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.6% ±2.8 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Housing units | 16,015 ±474 | 637,212 | +1,453 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±3.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9% ±2.4 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9% ±1.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1% ±1.0 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±1.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newark building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units in Newark in 2025 (35 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newark work and get to work?
59.8% of Newark's workers drive alone and 23.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Newark | Alameda County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.1% ±1.8 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.8% ±2.4 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8% ±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.0% ±2.4 pts | 25.7% | +19.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.6 min ±0.9 | 31.0 min | −2.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newark?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Newark (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $102,853 (Tract 4444) to $248,029 (Tract 4443.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4443.04Alameda County | 7,508 | $248,029 |
| Tract 4441Alameda County | 6,846 | $167,523 |
| Tract 4445Alameda County | 6,644 | $163,114 |
| Tract 4446.01Alameda County | 6,187 | $224,722 |
| Tract 4442Alameda County | 6,185 | $133,646 |
| Tract 4446.02Alameda County | 5,107 | $202,619 |
| Tract 4444Alameda County | 4,767 | $102,853 |
| Tract 4443.01Alameda County | 3,659 | $201,815 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newark) · Census block assignment files
How does Newark compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newark is the 862nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 186th-most populous of 483 in California.
Newark ranks 104th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 186th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 394th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 104th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 179th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 173rd | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 138th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 794th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 247th | 988 |
| Median age | 631st | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 463rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 231st | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 355th | 1,069 |
Newark's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Newark with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newark?
4 of the 57 figures for Newark on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newark are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newark.