Economy & Jobs — Newark, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,060 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,509 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 11.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 148,640 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 20.4% |
| Transportation | 12.6% |
| Professional | 12.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 680 |
| Fast Food | 629 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 610 |
| Law Offices | 551 |
| Dental Offices | 391 |
| Grocery Stores | 344 |
| Beauty Salons | 286 |
| Child Day Care | 267 |
| Auto Repair | 228 |
| Liquor Stores | 187 |
| Insurance Agencies | 187 |
| Coffee Shops | 185 |
| Real Estate Offices | 164 |
| Commercial Banks | 146 |
| Accounting Firms | 135 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
