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Newark, AR


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Newark, Arkansas

Newark, Arkansas, in Independence county, is 42 miles W of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 87 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 1,219 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Newark

In Newark, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newark had a median family income of $34,545.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Newark Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newark that were owner-occupied was 68%.

Commuting

In Newark, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Newark strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newark Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Newark, AR

Comparing Newark to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens56
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Women48
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
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