Newark, CA Demographics

A map of Newark's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	21,703	19,602	46.3%	41.2%
Hispanic	12,781	14,360	27.2%	30.2%
White	7,815	8,945	16.7%	18.8%
Multiracial	1,849	2,161	3.9%	4.5%
Black	1,501	1,466	3.2%	3.1%
Native American/Other	1,254	995	2.7%	2.1%

Newark, California has an estimated population of 46,903, a slight decrease from the 47,529 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.3% Asian, 27.2% Hispanic, 16.7% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, and 2.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newark has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newark, that probability was 70.0% in 2020 and 68.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newark is ranked the 202nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Newark was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newark's White Population

7,815 residents of Newark, or 16.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newark is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Newark ranks 1312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's White population has declined by an estimated 12.6%. White residents' share of Newark's population has decreased from 18.8% to 16.7%.

Newark is more White than neighboring Fremont (15.7% White), Union City (13.6% White), and East Palo Alto (12.6% White). Newark is less White than neighboring Menlo Park (51.6% White), and Mountain View (37.4% White).

Newark's Black Population

1,501 residents of Newark, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newark is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Newark ranks 317th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Newark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Newark is more Black than neighboring Fremont (2.8% Black), Menlo Park (2.1% Black), and Mountain View (2.4% Black). Newark is less Black than neighboring Union City (4.4% Black), and East Palo Alto (9.4% Black).

Newark's Asian Population

21,703 residents of Newark, or 46.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newark is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Newark ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Asian residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 41.2% to 46.3%.

Newark is more Asian than neighboring East Palo Alto (7% Asian), Menlo Park (18.7% Asian), and Mountain View (36.3% Asian). Newark is less Asian than neighboring Fremont (63.7% Asian), and Union City (56.9% Asian).

Newark's Hispanic Population

12,781 residents of Newark, or 27.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newark is considerably lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Newark ranks 646th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Newark's population has decreased from 30.2% to 27.2%.

Newark is more Hispanic than neighboring Fremont (13.1% Hispanic), Union City (20.2% Hispanic), Menlo Park (20.9% Hispanic), and Mountain View (17.5% Hispanic). Newark is less Hispanic than neighboring East Palo Alto (58.8% Hispanic).

Newark's Native American/Other Population

1,254 residents of Newark, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newark is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Newark ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.7%.

Newark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fremont (1% Native American/Other), Union City (1.4% Native American/Other), Menlo Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mountain View (0.4% Native American/Other). Newark is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Palo Alto (9.7% Native American/Other).

Newark's Multiracial Population

1,849 residents of Newark, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newark is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Newark ranks 837th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Newark's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

Newark is more Multiracial than neighboring Fremont (3.7% Multiracial), Union City (3.4% Multiracial), and East Palo Alto (2.5% Multiracial). Newark is less Multiracial than neighboring Menlo Park (5.7% Multiracial), and Mountain View (6% 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.