Demographics & People — Newark, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 50,393 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~51,700 |
| Median Age | 38.8 |
| Total Households | 20,587 |
| Family Households | 12,325 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1265 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44,782 |
| Black or African American | 1,616 |
| Asian | 432 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,135 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,531 |
| German | 11,234 |
| Irish | 7,611 |
| Other groups | 6,945 |
| English | 5,159 |
| American | 3,658 |
| Italian | 2,213 |
| Scottish | 1,490 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,317 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,030 |
Language
| English Only | 45,673 |
| Spanish | 839 |
| Population 5+ | 47,536 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,329 |
| Population 18+ | 39,037 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newark, Ohio.