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Newark, OH


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Newark, Ohio

Newark, Ohio, in Licking county, is 32 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. The city is in the Columbus area. There are 46,279 residents in Newark.

The People and Families of Newark

In Newark, about 51% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Newark.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newark had a median family income of $42,138.

Political Inclinations

Newark folks tended to give their money ($16,180) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. 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 58%.

Commuting

In Newark, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Newark Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Newark Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Newark, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime84
Low Property Crime32

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