Living in Newark, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newark · Census data 2020–2024
Newark has 75 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $68,000 (4% lower than the Missouri median).
Newark is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newark at a glance
- Population
- 75
- Median age
- 29.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $68,000State: $70,702
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Newark a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Newark median household income
The median household income in Newark is $68,000 and the income per person is $23,052. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Newark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 60%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.88
60% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Newark has many vacation and second homes.
Newark demographics
- Population
- 75
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 40%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 26
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newark ›
Education in Newark
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Newark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newark
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.4%
Newark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 75 | $68,000 | — | — |
| Bethel | 126 | $65,938 | $63,800 | $392 |
| La Belle | 775 | $36,688 | $79,400 | $400 |
| Knox City | 103 | $43,750 | $86,100 | $656 |
| Lewistown | 343 | $45,833 | $79,000 | $675 |
| Shelbyville | 621 | $52,250 | $85,200 | $513 |
| Ewing | 542 | $57,083 | $104,200 | $917 |
| Edina | 1,250 | $42,396 | $85,600 | $655 |
| Monticello | 233 | $93,125 | $112,500 | $1,050 |
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Newark ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Newark: FAQ
What is the median household income in Newark, MO?
The median household income in Newark is $68,000, 4% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Newark, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Newark?
The median age in Newark is 29.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Newark?
The average commute to work in Newark is 32 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newark?
The unemployment rate in Newark is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newark?
31.1% of adults in Newark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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