Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Newark, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

46,903

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Asian

46.3%21,703

Hispanic/Latino

27.2%12,781

White

16.7%7,815

Two or More

3.9%1,849

Black

3.2%1,501

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.4%673

Other

0.8%378

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%203

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%730

High School Diploma

16.3%5,759

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%1,591

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%3,936

Associate's Degree

7.9%2,780

Bachelor's Degree

24.1%8,534

Master's Degree

19.6%6,914

Professional Degree

1.7%616

Doctorate

2.6%924

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

48.1%

Graduate+

23.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,142,800

Median Renti

$2,776

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%10,584

Renter-Occupied

30.6%4,668

Total Units

16,015

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%203

$50K–$100K

0.1%9

$100K–$150K

1.3%137

$150K–$200K

0.7%71

$200K–$300K

0.1%12

$300K–$500K

2.3%246

$500K–$1M

26.2%2,777

$1M+

67.4%7,129

Rent Distribution

Under $500

139

$500–$750

120

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

169

$1,500–$2,000

454

$2,000+

3,446

Year Built

2020 or later

4%645

2010–2019

10.9%1,745

2000–2009

3.2%511

1990–1999

6.6%1,050

1980–1989

16.8%2,683

1970–1979

18.1%2,896

1960–1969

25.9%4,146

1950–1959

10.1%1,611

1940–1949

1.4%229

1939 or earlier

3.1%499

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.2%10,406

Electricity

27.4%4,186

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%273

No Fuel

1.5%224

Solar

0.9%142

Other

0.1%12

Fuel Oil

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$169,064

Mean Household Incomei

$218,577

Per Capita Incomei

$73,044

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

28,211

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%295

$10K–$15K

0.8%122

$15K–$20K

0.7%108

$20K–$25K

1.5%229

$25K–$30K

1.6%249

$30K–$35K

0.7%104

$35K–$40K

1%149

$40K–$45K

1.2%190

$45K–$50K

2.2%332

$50K–$60K

3.6%542

$60K–$75K

4.5%690

$75K–$100K

7.1%1,090

$100K–$125K

9.2%1,406

$125K–$150K

8.7%1,322

$150K–$200K

12.2%1,856

$200K+

43.1%6,568

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

439

Residentsi

849

Avg. Tenant Renti

$675/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers240 homes93% occupied$894/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8149 homes98% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC50 homes98% occupied$438/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $169,064/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $51K/yr

89.3%

Very low income$51K–$85K/yr

5.8%

Low income$85K–$135K/yr

4.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $135K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

63.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.3% of subsidized households are minority

18.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20,42543.5%

By Region

Top Countries

India

4,567

China

4,095

Mexico

3,153

Philippines

2,445

Korea

466

Germany

178

Canada

100

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,049

Avg. Commutei

30.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,991

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,180(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured