Newark, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Newark, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
Health Top grade
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A
Income Above average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Newark | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,903 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3364.0 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.96% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.8 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 15,252 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Newark grew by 18.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 46,903 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Newark is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 26.8% of residents. That is 3.2 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,167 19.5% -2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 12,577 26.8% +3.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,397 22.2% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,139 13.1% -2.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.7% of the people living in Newark and men 51.3%.
- Women 48.7% California 49.9%
- Men 51.3% California 50.1%
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Economy
Newark has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Newark | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $171,497 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.89% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newark is about 73% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Newark | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,183,219 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,775 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Newark is about 35.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,775 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newark spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 252 hours, about 10.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newark | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.3 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.6 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 252 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,824 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 40,939 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,336 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Newark is 30 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Newark has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Newark | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Newark has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Newark | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Newark, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
Newark, CA is the 4th largest of the 6 cities compared here, 46,903 residents against a local median of 67,563. Newark, CA's commute, at 30.3 min, runs 40% above the 21.6 min typical of the cities around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The cities themselves spread 10.0 min on commute, so Newark, CA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Newark, CA has the 5th lowest commute of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Newark, CA | 46,903 | $171,497 #4/6 | $1,183,219 #5/6 | 30.3 min #5/6 |
| Fremont, CA | 228,315 | $180,823 | $1,210,727 | 30.0 min |
| Union City, CA | 67,563 | $136,472 | $799,193 | 31.1 min |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 24,524 | $107,317 | $1,250,000 | 21.1 min |
| Menlo Park, CA | 35,824 | $200,700 | $2,206,839 | 21.6 min |
| Mountain View, CA | 81,842 | $193,154 | $2,085,161 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newark, California.
How many people live in Newark, California?
About 46,903 people live in Newark, California, in 15,252 households of 3.1 people on average. The median age is 35.8, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Newark, California mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Newark, California has 3,364 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 39 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Newark, California an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 6.9 times the median household income ($1,183,219 against $171,497), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,775 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Newark, California?
41.2% of adults in Newark, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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