Newark, CA Demographics
A map of Newark's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Asian | 19,602 | 41.2% |
Hispanic | 14,360 | 30.2% |
White | 8,945 | 18.8% |
Multiracial | 2,161 | 4.5% |
Black | 1,466 | 3.1% |
Native American/Other | 995 | 2.1% |
Newark, California had a population of 47,529 in 2020. It was 18.8% White, 3.1% Black, 41.2% Asian, 30.2% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newark, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is the 200th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Newark's White Population
8,945 residents of Newark identify as White, or 18.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Newark less than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is ranked #1311 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Newark is more White than neighboring Fremont (16.6% White), Union City (11% White), and East Palo Alto (7.7% White). Newark is less White than neighboring Menlo Park (55% White), and Mountain View (40.1% White).
Newark's Black Population
1,466 residents of Newark identify as Black, or 3.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is ranked #313 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Newark is more Black than neighboring Fremont (2.2% Black), Menlo Park (3% Black), and Mountain View (1.4% Black). Newark is less Black than neighboring Union City (4.3% Black), and East Palo Alto (10.6% Black).
Newark's Asian Population
19,602 residents of Newark identify as Asian, or 41.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newark considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is ranked #40 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Newark is more Asian than neighboring East Palo Alto (5.2% Asian), Menlo Park (17.1% Asian), and Mountain View (34.9% Asian). Newark is less Asian than neighboring Fremont (63.7% Asian), and Union City (57.4% Asian).
Newark's Hispanic Population
14,360 residents of Newark identify as Hispanic, or 30.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newark slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is ranked #646 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Newark is more Hispanic than neighboring Fremont (12.6% Hispanic), Union City (21.5% Hispanic), Menlo Park (17.7% Hispanic), and Mountain View (17.2% Hispanic). Newark is less Hispanic than neighboring East Palo Alto (66.5% Hispanic).
Newark's Native American/Other Population
995 residents of Newark identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is ranked #373 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Newark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fremont (1.2% Native American/Other), Union City (1.7% Native American/Other), Menlo Park (1.6% Native American/Other), and Mountain View (1.1% Native American/Other). Newark is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Palo Alto (7.2% Native American/Other).
Newark's Multiracial Population
2,161 residents of Newark identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Newark is ranked #836 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Newark is more Multiracial than neighboring Fremont (3.7% Multiracial), Union City (4.2% Multiracial), and East Palo Alto (2.8% Multiracial). Newark is less Multiracial than neighboring Menlo Park (5.6% Multiracial), and Mountain View (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.