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Population of Newark, New Jersey

StateNew Jersey
Land Area (mi²)24.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)13,189.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate1.09% (3441)
Growth Since 202012.95% (36514)
Rank in State1st
Rank in Country63th

The population of Newark, NJ in 2022 is estimated to be 318,431. This is an increase of 1.09% (3441 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Newark by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Newark by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Newark by Age

Newark Population Pyramid 2022
Newark Median Age
34.5
Total
33.3
Male
35.8
Female
Newark Sex Ratio
48.89%
137,829
Male
51.11%
144,088
Female
Newark Age Dependency Ratio
16.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
37.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Newark Adults
213,257
Adults
(29,914 of whom are seniors) in Newark.

Population of Newark by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate