Newark

Newark ( /ˈnjuː.ərk/) is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 277,140. It is the 67th largest city in the United States and one of the nation's major air, shipping, and rail hubs. Newark is located in the heart of New Jersey's Gateway Region, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Manhattan. Its location near the Atlantic Ocean on Newar... More

Date founded:

  • Oct 31, 1693

Area:

  • 67.33969 km² (26 mi² )

Population:

  • 381,930 (1970)

Also known as:

  • Newark, New Jersey,
  • Essex County / Newark city

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Population

number date
  • 347,469
  • 1910
  • 71,941
  • 1860
  • 438,776
  • 1950
  • 442,337
  • 1930
  • 381,930
  • 1970
  • 181,830
  • 1890
  • 1,000
  • 1790
  • 17,290
  • 1840
  • 6,000
  • 1800
  • 414,524
  • 1920

Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 40.7356
  • -74.1728

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Household Count:

number date
  • 91,366
  • 2008

Estimated Number of Foreclosures:

number date
  • 3,418
  • 2008

Estimated Number of Mortgages:

number date
  • 32,221
  • 2008

90-Day Vacant Residential Addresses:

number date
  • 3,496
  • 2008

Total Residential Addresses:

number date
  • 94,610
  • 2008

BLS Unemployment Rate (%):

Number Date
  • 0.0976
  • 2008

OFHEO Price Change (%):

Number Date
  • -0.0286
  • 2008

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Officeholder Basic title Office, position, or title District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • 1982
  • 1988
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