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Newark, TX


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Newark, Texas

Newark, Texas, in Wise county, is 18 miles NW of North Richland Hills, Texas (center to center) and 21 miles NW of Fort Worth, Texas. There are 887 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Newark

In Newark, about 60% of adults are married. The faces of Newark are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newark had a median family income of $39,028.

Political Inclinations

Newark folks tended to give their money ($200) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Newark Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Newark that were owner-occupied was 72%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Newark, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Newark, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone23
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