Newark, IL Demographics

A map of Newark's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	926	864	81.4%	88.8%
Hispanic	155	73	13.6%	7.5%
Multiracial	31	32	2.7%	3.3%
Native American/Other	13	2	1.1%	0.2%
Asian	7	2	0.6%	0.2%
Black	6	0	0.5%	0.0%

Newark, Illinois has an estimated population of 1,138, a large increase from the 973 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Black. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 20.5% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newark is ranked the 665th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 704th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newark's White Population

926 residents of Newark, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newark is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Newark ranks 852nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Newark's population has decreased from 88.8% to 81.4%.

Newark is more White than neighboring Sheridan (47.5% White), and Sandwich (81% White). Newark is less White than neighboring Millington (85.6% White), Millbrook (93.4% White), and Lake Holiday (90.4% White).

Newark's Black Population

6 residents of Newark, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newark is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Newark ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Newark is more Black than neighboring Millbrook (0% Black), and Sandwich (0.4% Black). Newark is less Black than neighboring Millington (1.5% Black), Sheridan (41.6% Black), and Lake Holiday (0.7% Black).

Newark's Asian Population

7 residents of Newark, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newark is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Newark ranks 908th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Newark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Newark is more Asian than neighboring Millington (0% Asian), Millbrook (0% Asian), and Sheridan (0% Asian). Newark is less Asian than neighboring Lake Holiday (0.8% Asian), and Sandwich (1.1% Asian).

Newark's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Newark, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newark is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Newark ranks 355th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 112.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 7.5% to 13.6%.

Newark is more Hispanic than neighboring Millington (10.2% Hispanic), Millbrook (1.6% Hispanic), Sheridan (8.7% Hispanic), Lake Holiday (2% Hispanic), and Sandwich (11% Hispanic).

Newark's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of 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 Newark is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Newark ranks 1017th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Newark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Millington (0% Native American/Other), Millbrook (0% Native American/Other), Sheridan (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Holiday (0% Native American/Other). Newark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandwich (1.4% Native American/Other).

Newark's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Newark, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newark is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Newark ranks 813th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Newark's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.7%.

Newark is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheridan (2.3% Multiracial). Newark is less Multiracial than neighboring Millbrook (4.9% Multiracial), Lake Holiday (6.2% Multiracial), and Sandwich (5.2% 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.