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, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

50,783

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%43,999

Two or More

5.2%2,621

Black

3.1%1,598

Hispanic/Latino

3%1,528

Asian

1%519

Other

1%497

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%2,115

High School Diploma

33.6%11,464

Some College (<1 yr)

7%2,378

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%4,113

Associate's Degree

9.1%3,096

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%5,573

Master's Degree

5.2%1,781

Professional Degree

0.9%293

Doctorate

0.6%215

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,300

Median Renti

$973

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.8%11,312

Renter-Occupied

44.2%8,964

Total Units

21,755

Homeownership

55.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%279

$50K–$100K

11.9%1,346

$100K–$150K

15.9%1,804

$150K–$200K

22.6%2,558

$200K–$300K

28.1%3,175

$300K–$500K

15.2%1,720

$500K–$1M

3.4%390

$1M+

0.4%40

Rent Distribution

Under $500

861

$500–$750

1,389

$750–$1,000

2,435

$1,000–$1,250

1,902

$1,250–$1,500

1,074

$1,500–$2,000

802

$2,000+

283

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%77

2010–2019

2.3%508

2000–2009

7.6%1,645

1990–1999

10.7%2,323

1980–1989

7.8%1,694

1970–1979

13.6%2,956

1960–1969

11.1%2,423

1950–1959

12%2,606

1940–1949

6.5%1,420

1939 or earlier

28.1%6,103

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%15,276

Electricity

22%4,458

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%286

No Fuel

0.7%138

Other

0.4%76

Wood

0.2%37

Fuel Oil

0%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,670

Mean Household Incomei

$78,752

Per Capita Incomei

$32,847

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

24,756

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%1,072

$10K–$15K

6.8%1,370

$15K–$20K

4.1%826

$20K–$25K

3.8%769

$25K–$30K

3.3%677

$30K–$35K

4.8%973

$35K–$40K

3.9%799

$40K–$45K

4.9%997

$45K–$50K

4.6%935

$50K–$60K

6.7%1,362

$60K–$75K

10.6%2,146

$75K–$100K

15.2%3,076

$100K–$125K

7.4%1,510

$125K–$150K

6.7%1,351

$150K–$200K

6.5%1,316

$200K+

5.4%1,097

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

23,331

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

23,817

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,048(7.7% of civilian adults)