Demographics & People — Newark, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 47,145 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~46,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.9 |
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| Total Households | 15,184 |
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| Family Households | 12,169 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.1 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.6683 (highly diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,044 |
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| Black or African American | 1,727 |
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| Asian | 20,316 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13,499 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 31,924 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,422 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 11,334 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,538 |
| German | 2,002 |
| Irish | 1,898 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,298 |
| English | 1,245 |
| Portuguese | 954 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 881 |
Language
| English Only | 18,847 |
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| Spanish | 8,434 |
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| Population 5+ | 44,063 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,214 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,070 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 23.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newark, California.
