Economy & Jobs — Newark, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $61,670 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,100 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,813 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| In Labor Force | 24,033 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 21.1% |
| Retail | 14.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 147 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 97 |
| Insurance Agencies | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 54 |
| Real Estate Offices | 53 |
| Auto Repair | 51 |
| Dental Offices | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 39 |
| Beauty Salons | 37 |
| Law Offices | 36 |
| Child Day Care | 35 |
| General Merchandise | 32 |
| Physician Offices | 32 |
| Coffee Shops | 31 |
| Bars | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.