Poverty Rate in Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, New Jersey, an estimated 72,205 of 295,442 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey is 24.4%.
- How many people in Newark, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Newark, New Jersey, an estimated 72,205 of 295,442 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey is 151.55% higher than the New Jersey average. In Newark, New Jersey, an estimated 24.4% of 295,442 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 9.7% of 9,103,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Newark, New Jersey is 93.65% higher than the US average. In Newark, New Jersey, an estimated 24.4% of 295,442 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
33.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
33.9% of 77 thousand people
Under 5 years
32.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
32.2% of 19 thousand people
5 to 17 years
34.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
34.5% of 58 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
33.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
33.7% of 76 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
19.3% of 186 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
19.6% of 70 thousand people
35 to 64 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
19.2% of 116 thousand people
60 years and over
22.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Newark, New Jersey
2023
22.4% of 47 thousand people
65 years and over
22.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Newark, New Jersey
2023
22.4% of 31 thousand people
White
14.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Newark, New Jersey
2023
14.9% of 37 thousand people
Black or African American
25.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Newark, New Jersey
2023
25.6% of 133 thousand people
Some other race
21.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Newark, New Jersey
2023
21.2% of 68 thousand people
Two or more races
28.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Newark, New Jersey
2023
28.4% of 47 thousand people
Hispanic
25.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Newark, New Jersey
2023
25.7% of 116 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Newark, New Jersey
2023
12.8% of 31 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Newark, New Jersey
2023
20% of 192 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Newark, New Jersey
2023
26.7% of 41 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
24.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Newark, New Jersey
2023
24.7% of 72 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Newark, New Jersey
2023
16.3% of 38 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Newark, New Jersey
2023
8.6% of 41 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
11.5% of 154 thousand people
Employed
8.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Newark, New Jersey
2023
8.9% of 139 thousand people
Male
5.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Newark, New Jersey
2023
5.7% of 73 thousand people
Female
12.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Newark, New Jersey
2023
12.3% of 67 thousand people
Unemployed
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Newark, New Jersey
2023
36.5% of 15 thousand people
Male
37.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Newark, New Jersey
2023
37.7% of 7 thousand people
Female
35.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Newark, New Jersey
2023
35.6% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Newark, New Jersey
2023
20.2% of 227 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Newark, New Jersey
2023
3.3% of 99 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
23.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Newark, New Jersey
2023
23.9% of 51 thousand people
Did not work
39.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Newark, New Jersey
2023
39.7% of 77 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Newark, New Jersey
2023
31.8% of 68 thousand people
Male
20.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Newark, New Jersey
2023
20.3% of 32 thousand people
Female
42% Poverty Rate for single women in Newark, New Jersey
2023
42% of 36 thousand people
18 to 24 years
28.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
28.6% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
30.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
30.8% of 14 thousand people
35 to 44 years
24% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
24% of 12 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
19.4% of 10 thousand people
55 to 64 years
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
35.4% of 13 thousand people
65 to 74 years
36.1% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Newark, New Jersey
2023
36.1% of 9 thousand people
75 years and over
55.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Newark, New Jersey
2023
55.6% of 6 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Newark, New Jersey
2023
1.2% of 32 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Newark, New Jersey
2023
35.1% of 12 thousand people
Did not work
72.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Newark, New Jersey
2023
72.2% of 23 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
22.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newark, New Jersey
2023
22.9%
Poverty Rate by City around Essex County
- Ampere North, New Jersey 13.3% of 5,164 people.
- Brookdale, New Jersey 4% of 10,288 people.
- Caldwell, New Jersey 5.5% of 8,276 people.
- Chatham, New Jersey 2.1% of 9,170 people.
- Clifton, New Jersey 7.2% of 88,886 people.