East Newark, NJ Demographics

A map of East Newark's Population by Race

East Newark, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,497, a decrease from the 2,594 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% Hispanic, 19.2% White, 6.6% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Newark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Newark has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Newark, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 51.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Newark is ranked the 420th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Newark was ranked the 410th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Newark's White Population

480 residents of East Newark, or 19.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Newark is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. East Newark ranks 671st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Newark's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of East Newark's population has decreased from 19.7% to 19.2%.

East Newark is more White than neighboring Newark (8.9% White), and Ampere North (12.6% White). East Newark is less White than neighboring Harrison (27.2% White), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (26.6% White), and Kearny (30.7% White).

East Newark's Black Population

45 residents of East Newark, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Newark is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. East Newark ranks 437th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Newark's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of East Newark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

East Newark is less Black than neighboring Harrison (3.7% Black), Newark (44.8% Black), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6.6% Black), Ampere North (19.7% Black), and Kearny (4.7% Black).

East Newark's Asian Population

165 residents of East Newark, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Newark is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. East Newark ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Newark's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. Asian residents' share of East Newark's population has decreased from 9.9% to 6.6%.

East Newark is more Asian than neighboring Newark (2% Asian), and Kearny (4.3% Asian). East Newark is less Asian than neighboring Harrison (22% Asian), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (9.1% Asian), and Ampere North (12.7% Asian).

East Newark's Hispanic Population

1,652 residents of East Newark, or 66.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Newark is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. East Newark ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Newark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Newark's population has increased from 62.4% to 66.2%.

East Newark is more Hispanic than neighboring Harrison (39.7% Hispanic), Newark (37.6% Hispanic), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (51.2% Hispanic), Ampere North (47.8% Hispanic), and Kearny (51.7% Hispanic).

East Newark's Native American/Other Population

28 residents of East Newark, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Newark is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. East Newark ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Newark's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Newark's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.1%.

East Newark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison (2.6% Native American/Other), Newark (2.7% Native American/Other), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (6% Native American/Other), Ampere North (4.1% Native American/Other), and Kearny (2.9% Native American/Other).

East Newark's Multiracial Population

127 residents of East Newark, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Newark is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. East Newark ranks 469th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Newark's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.1%. Multiracial residents' share of East Newark's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.1%.

East Newark is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (4.9% Multiracial), Newark (4.1% Multiracial), Silver Lake CDP (Essex County) (0.6% Multiracial), and Ampere North (3% Multiracial). East Newark is less Multiracial than neighboring Kearny (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.