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Newark, Illinois

Newark, Illinois, in Kendall county, is 22 miles SW of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 53 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. There are 887 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Newark

In Newark, about 64% of adults are married. When people think of Newark, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the village are those of its large families.

Males are more numerous in Newark than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newark had a median family income of $62,583. Most of the residents of Newark tend to have good incomes. In the village, most people are middle class or better. Lots of residents of Newark prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

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 83%.

Commuting

In Newark, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyNewark People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Newark Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Newark Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Newark Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Newark Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Newark, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women86
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work33
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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