Economy & Jobs — East Newark, New Jersey
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,646 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,810 |
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| Poverty Rate | 40.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,376 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 14.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 12.5% |
| Other Services | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 635 |
| Fast Food | 579 |
| Physician Offices | 409 |
| Child Day Care | 270 |
| Dental Offices | 264 |
| Grocery Stores | 243 |
| Law Offices | 237 |
| Coffee Shops | 227 |
| Beauty Salons | 225 |
| Liquor Stores | 188 |
| Real Estate Offices | 173 |
| Convenience Stores | 147 |
| Auto Repair | 134 |
| Commercial Banks | 133 |
| Insurance Agencies | 99 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
