Newark, OH β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Licking County Β· Ohio

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Newark based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Newark
National Avg
Ohio Avg
Population: 68Income: 39Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 48

Quick Stats

Population

50,393

2023 ACS

Median Income

$58,920

2023

Median Home Value

$174,100

2023

Median Rent

$926

2023

Median Age

38.8

Unemployment

3.5%

Cost of Living Index

95.0

100 = national avg

Newark is a city in Licking County, Ohio, with a population of 50,393 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Newark is one of the communities in Ohio.

The median household income in Newark is $58,920, and the median home value is $174,100. The cost of living index is 95.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $926 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, and the median age is 38.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

50,393

Male

24,316

48.3%

Female

26,077

51.7%

Median Age

38.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

15.0%

High School or Higher

41.8%

Foreign Born

2.0%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

36.6%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.205

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

88.9%

Foreign Born

2.0%

White
88.9%
Black
3.2%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
0.0%
Two or More
6.0%
Other
1.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%

1,134 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

97.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
201 (17.7%)
Puerto Rican
504 (44.4%)
Dominican
77 (6.8%)
Salvadoran
16 (1.4%)
Colombian
61 (5.4%)
Honduran
11 (1.0%)
Other Hispanic
265 (23.4%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
197 (45.5%)
Filipino
88 (20.3%)
Vietnamese
27 (6.2%)
Korean
63 (14.5%)
Japanese
9 (2.1%)
Pakistani
17 (3.9%)
Taiwanese
8 (1.8%)
Other Asian
23 (5.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
22 (110.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

47,536

English Only

96.1%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

839 speakers

Limited English

1.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
839 (1.8%)
Arabic
365 (0.8%)
Other Indo-European
179 (0.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
164 (0.3%)
Korean
96 (0.2%)
Other Asian
91 (0.2%)
German
66 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
27 (0.1%)
Chinese
19 (0.0%)
Slavic Languages
13 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.9%

Limited English Proficiency

1.1%

Spanish
17.0% limited English
Arabic
58.9% limited English
Other Indo-European
34.1% limited English
Korean
27.1% limited English
Other Asian
20.9% limited English
German
36.4% limited English
Vietnamese
66.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
76.9% limited English
Tagalog
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,080

6.1% of population

Disability Rate

22.7%

699 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$40,323

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
14.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.9%
Vietnam
35.3%
Korea
5.4%
World War II
4.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
4.3%
35-54
20.0%
55-64
24.2%
65-74
25.1%
75+
26.4%

Male Veterans

2,813

91.3%

Female Veterans

267

8.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$40,323

Non-Veteran Income

$32,080

Difference

$8,243

25.7% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

699

Without Disability

2,381

Disability Rate

22.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

39,632

#1 Ancestry

German

22.4% (11,296)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

14.8% (7,478)

#3 Ancestry

English

11.5% (5,778)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
22.4%
Irish
14.8%
English
11.5%
American
7.2%
Italian
4.8%
Scottish
2.7%
French
2.2%
Polish
2.2%
Welsh
1.9%
Dutch
1.2%
European
1.2%
Scotch-Irish
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
0.9%
Hungarian
0.9%
Arab
0.7%
Swedish
0.6%
Slovak
0.4%
Russian
0.3%
Czech
0.3%
Norwegian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

20,587

Family Households

12,325

59.9%

Married Couples

8,141

39.5%

Non-Family Households

8,262

40.1%

Single Mother Households

3,066

14.9%

Single Father Households

1,118

5.4%

Living Alone

6,643

32.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

10,288

In Married Couple

5,922

57.6%

With Single Mother

3,430

33.3%

With Single Father

936

9.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$72,132

Married Couple Income

$90,342

Single Mother Income

$37,104

Single Father Income

$54,833

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

852

Grandparents Responsible

379

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$58,920

-20% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,813

-14% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.5%

+29% vs national

Gini Index

0.4466

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.5%

-33% vs national

SNAP Recipients

19.1%

of households

How Newark Compares

Newark vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Newark is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Newark. The median household income here is $58,920.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.8%
$25-50K
23.4%
$50-75K
18.4%
$75-100K
14.4%
$100-150K
13.2%
$150-200K
5.1%
$200K+
4.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

-27% vs OH avg

Labor Force

24,033

Employed

23,185

Mean Commute

21 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

15.0%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

41.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

38.8

Work from Home

10.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

95.0

100 = national avg

-5.0 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$41,805

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$98,812

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
97.0
Food
95.0
Transportation
93.6
Healthcare
96.0
Utilities
96.4

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,194

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,430

per month

The median household income in Newark, OH is $58,920, which is 19.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,813. The poverty rate of 17.5% is higher than the OH state average of 12.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4466, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, compared to the state average of 4.8%. The labor force is 24,033. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 21 minutes, with 10.2% working from home. About 77.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 95.0, which is 5.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 97.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $41,805 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$220,000

Median List Price

$232,400

Price Per Sq Ft

$164

Days on Market

67

Active Inventory

111

Months of Supply

2.8

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$234,562

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,164

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

20.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

30.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
20.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
30.6%
Listings with Price Drops
22.5%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 3.5%List Price ↓ 17.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

39

New Listings

42

Pending Sales

49

Homes Sold ↓ 41.8%New Listings ↓ 47.5%Pending ↓ 43.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$164

Median List $/SF

$161

Sale $/SF ↑ 1.2%List $/SF ↓ 1.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Newark, OH? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Columbus, OH metro area, home prices have risen 434.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 120.1%. The 10-year growth rate is 112.8%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 54.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Columbus, OH housing market rather than Newark alone.

40yr ↑ 434.1%20yr ↑ 120.1%10yr ↑ 112.8%5yr ↑ 54.6%2yr ↑ 10.7%Q4 1976 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Columbus, OH

Newark vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Newark is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$174,100

Median Rent

$926

Total Housing Units

22,236

Vacancy Rate

7.4%

Owner Occupied

55.6%

Renter Occupied

44.4%

Median Property Tax

$1,877

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$949

Housing Types

Single Family
70.3%
Multi-Family
28.8%
Mobile Home
0.9%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,877

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.08%

of home value

Median Home Value

$174,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,229

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,877) by the median home value ($174,100). In Newark, OH, this works out to an effective rate of 1.08%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Newark, OH is $220,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 67 days on the market. 20.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $164. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,164/month. About 55.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 22,236 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,877. The effective tax rate is 1.08%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.82

per 1,000 residents

+9% vs national

Property Crime Rate

16.27

per 1,000 residents

-5% vs national

Total Crimes

981

2024

Violent Clearance

39%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

+0.9%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Newark Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Newark vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Newark is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 104.7%Property ↓ 17.3%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Newark police solve 100% of murder cases but only 6% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.04100.0%
RapeViolent160.3131.3%
RobberyViolent160.3131.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1112.1640.5%
BurglaryProperty1182.3022.9%
Larceny/TheftProperty62712.206.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty911.7713.2%

Newark, OH reported 145 violent crimes and 836 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.82 per 1,000 residents is 8.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 39% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 627 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 27.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241458362.8216.27
20231431,3012.8025.44
20221181,3902.3227.35
20211321,7352.5934.03
20201401,7702.7734.96
20191491,6762.9633.29
20181532,1773.0843.81
2017951,6451.9233.31
2016124720.259.82
2015669421.3819.67

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

78.9

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

82.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

19.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

83.9

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

20

Public Assistance

$4.0M

Individual Assistance

$1.8M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $15.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Tornadoes β†’TornadoMay 2024β€”$10K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$706K$1.4M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Straight-line Winds β†’Severe StormAug 2012$618Kβ€”
Severe Storms β†’Severe StormJun 2012β€”β€”
Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropic… β†’Severe StormOct 2008$673Kβ€”
Record Snow and Near Record Snow β†’SnowstormApr 2008$309Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2005$1.6M$429K
Snow β†’SnowJan 2005$3Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormSep 2004β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2004β€”$5K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormJan 2004β€”$6K
Severe Winter Storm and Record/near Reco… β†’Severe StormMar 2003$172Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormAug 1995β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 1990β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1989β€”β€”
Severe Storms & Tornadoes β†’TornadoJun 1985β€”β€”
Blizzards & Snowstorms β†’SnowstormJan 1978β€”β€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding β†’FloodJun 1968β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 22 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

388

Total Claims Paid

$4,391,766

Avg Claim Payout

$11,319

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

8

Federal Funding

$688,066

Properties Protected

13

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.60

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine4$398,990
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation1$16,250
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$241,296
Unknown1$19,730
95.1: FMA or CRS Plan1$11,800

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Newark has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, landslide, winter weather. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 388 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,035,395 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,830,473 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.9%

3.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.9%

4.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.0%

2.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.2%

Arthritis

31.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.9%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

21.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

15.4%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Newark has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.6 mi

Licking Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Licking Memorial Hospital3.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital20.0 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Knox Community Hospital21.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Genesis Hospital23.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Mount Carmel East & West24.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

50,528

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
NEWARK CITY PWS49,9340
ST LOUISVILLE VILLAGE PWS3740
WILKINS MOBILE HOME PARK1150
WINDING CREEK ESTATES570
COUNTRY HILLS MHP480

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

43.8K MT

Top Emitter

OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLC - NEWARK

43.8K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (50,000 - 100,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
OWENS CORNING INSULATING SYSTEMS, LLC - NEWARK
Owens Corning
Minerals43,789

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 5 water systems serving the area. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 43.8K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

21 min

-9% vs national

Drive Alone

77.7%

-1% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-72% vs national

Work From Home

10.2%

+9% vs national

Carpool

7.2%

Walk / Bike

2.5%

combined

How Newark's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202211010
202133000
202034200
201911101
201844001

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Newark, OH is 21 minutes, which is 9.0% below the national average of 23 minutes. 77.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.2% work from home, which is above the OH state average of 8.5%. 7.2% of workers carpool. 2.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

77.4%

of households

No Internet

8.8%

of households

Total Households

20,587

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
77.4%
Cellular Data Plan
79.5%
Satellite
3.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
9.0%
No Internet Access
8.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.9%

of households

Smartphone

85.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.4%

of households

Tablet

61.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.9%
Smartphone
85.8%
Desktop / Laptop
74.4%
Tablet
61.9%
Smartphone Only
10.8%
No Computer
7.1%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

16.0Β’

per kWh

-13% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.7Β’

per kWh

-28% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.1Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$135

residential

-7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

6% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Ohio averages 16.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $135. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Newark vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

50,528

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
NEWARK CITY PWSCommunitySurface water49,9340
ST LOUISVILLE VILLAGE PWSCommunityGround water3740
WILKINS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1150
WINDING CREEK ESTATESCommunityGround water570
COUNTRY HILLS MHPCommunityGround water480

88.1% of households in Newark have broadband internet access. 77.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 10.8% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 50,528 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Newark is located in Licking County, OH. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Newark.

Election Overview

Source: Licking County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

32,832

34.5%

GOP Votes

61,359

64.6%

Total Votes

95,045

Margin

R+30.0%

Shift from 2020

R+1.9pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+30.0%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202432,83261,35995,04534.5%64.6%R+30.0
202033,05559,51494,21035.1%63.2%R+28.1
201626,36049,34679,39933.2%62.2%R+29.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Licking County recorded 95,045 total votes. Republicans won the county with 64.6% of the vote compared to 34.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+30.0%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Licking County has shifted 1.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

333

Total Assets

$1.5B

Total Income

$836.8M

Per 10K Residents

66.1

nonprofits

+22.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

58

Median Assets

$796K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Youth Development
42
Religion
35
Philanthropy
32
Education
22
Human Services
19
Recreation & Sports
17
Arts & Culture
15
Health Care
10
Community Improvement
8
Animal-Related
5
Mental Health
5
Public Benefit
5
Food & Agriculture
4
Public Safety
4
Housing & Shelter
3
Environment
2
Medical Research
2
Crime & Legal
2
International
2
Civil Rights
2
Science & Tech
2
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
76.9%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.2B of $1.5B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Newark

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
LICKING MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMSβ€”$309.5Mβ€”1984
LICKING MEMORIAL HOSPITALHealth Care$228.0M$402.9M1937
LICKING MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$176.4M$40.8M1984
LICKING COUNTY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$163.6M$44.6M2002
THE DAWES ARBORETUMβ€”$105.6M$21.5M1986
NEWARK CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUNDEducation$54.8M$20.3M1983
THE WORKS OHIO CENTER OF HISTORY ART & TECHNOLOGYArts & Culture$37.1M$12.0M1994
GILBERT REESE FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$36.1M$15.2M1995
THE LEFEVRE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$34.7M$14.8M1985
LICKING KNOX GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INCβ€”$33.9M$13.2M1978
THOMAS J EVANS FDNβ€”$32.7M$12.1M1965
LICKING MEMORIAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALSHealth Care$32.2M$54.2M1996
LINDORF FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$20.7M$3.4M2001
A CALL TO COLLEGEEducation$20.5M$9.4M1993
NEWARK DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSCommunity Improvement$18.5M$2.3M2013
HOSPICE OF CENTRAL OHIOβ€”$17.4M$31.2M1983
LICKING COUNTY FAMILY YMCAHuman Services$17.3M$9.9M1943
PARK NATIONAL BANK FOUNDATION PARK NATIONAL BANKβ€”$16.4M$9.1M1984
LEADSCommunity Improvement$16.1M$9.4M1966
NEWARK MIDLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$15.0M$2.8M2001
WILLIAM M SHINNICK TRβ€”$12.1M$5.1M1971
LICKING COUNTY AGING PROGRAM INCβ€”$8.2M$7.5M1967
LEO W DUNLAP TESTAMENTARY TRUSTβ€”$8.2M$2.1M1993
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERS OF CENTRAL OHIO INCMental Health$8.0M$12.4M2018
HEISEY COLLECTORS OF AMERICA INCArts & Culture$7.9M$2.7M1972
J DONALD KINCAID AND JULIANNE KINCAID EDUCATIONAL TRUSTPhilanthropy$6.7M$2.0M2012
GW BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLCEmployment$5.2M$11.0M2014
STEVEN L INLOW TR 02-18-2022Public Benefit$4.9M$1.5M2022
NEWARK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATIONβ€”$4.8M$633K1985
PAR EXCELLENCE ACADEMYEducation$4.3M$4.0M2008
ST VINCENT DE PAUL HOUSING FACILITIES INCHuman Services$4.2M$1.7M2009
MARION WETZEL IRR TR FBO LC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPEducation$3.9M$2.1M2020
SHELLY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.4M$6.2M2011
FOUNDATION FOR THE FUSE NETWORK - LICCOHuman Services$3.1M$156K2018
THOMAS A BROWN JR CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$2.7M$281K2023
THE FUSE NETWORKβ€”$2.7M$4.0M1976
FOOD PANTRY NETWORK OF LICKING COUNTYFood & Agriculture$2.7M$7.2M1983
LICKING COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYβ€”$2.6M$415K1968
LICKING COUNTY COALITION FOR HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$2.5M$4.5M1993
MAIN PLACE INCHuman Services$2.4M$2.0M2000
UNITED WAY OF LICKING COUNTY OHIO INCPhilanthropy$2.4M$1.9M1956
SUZANNE GRAVES TRUSTReligion$2.3M$140K2016
HOPE VALLEY-HELPING OTHERS THROUGH PERSONAL EXPERIENCESMental Health$2.1M$455K2022
J BRYAN AND NORMA R MCCANN CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL TRPhilanthropy$2.0M$199K2004
WOODLANDS SERVING CENTRAL OHIO INCHuman Services$1.9M$1.2M1966
LICKING COUNTY YMCA FOUNDATIONβ€”$1.8M$220K1986
ONEILL FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$110K1998
FOUNDATION FOR THE FUSE NETWORK--MUSKINGUM STARLIGHT INDUSPhilanthropy$1.6M$32K2019
WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSEArts & Culture$1.6M$696K1974
PATHWAYS OF CENTRAL OHIOMental Health$1.5M$2.3M1979

Newark, OH has 333 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.5B. The most common category is Youth Development, with 42 organizations. 58 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 66.1 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

506

Total Approved

$89.5M

Jobs Supported

2,580

Per 10K Residents

100.4

SBA loans

+68.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

46

Top Lender

The Huntington National Bank

236 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

472

Total Amount

$82.5M

Avg Loan

$174,794

Median Loan

$50,000

SBA Guaranteed

$58.9M(71%)

Jobs Supported

2,272

5047% of all loans

Loans

34

Total Amount

$7.0M

Avg Loan

$205,912

Median Loan

$141,000

7(a) β€” 93%504 β€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

97

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$24.2M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$249,434

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction75 loans
NAICS 23
$12.3M
Health Care & Social Assistance54 loans
NAICS 62
$10.6M
Other Services51 loans
NAICS 81
$7.6M
Retail Trade46 loans
NAICS 44
$10.4M
Accommodation & Food Services44 loans
NAICS 72
$7.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
R & R Pipeline Llc1$5.0M
Newark Station Management Co Llc1$3.8M
Buckeye Shooting Center Llc1$3.0M
Tar Heel Real Estate Llc1$2.3M
Red Raider Flooring Llc2$2.2M
Altitude Heath Llc1$2.1M
Tpc Management Llc1$1.8M
2250 Horns Hill Road Llc and Licking Spring Golf Course Llc1$1.8M
Jobes Henderson & Associates Inc5$1.7M
Boat Boys Llc2$1.6M

Newark, OH has received 506 SBA loans totaling $89.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 472 loans (93% of the total), supporting 2,272 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 34 loans totaling $7.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Newark is The Huntington National Bank with 236 loans. That works out to 100.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

104,110

Avg Median Income

$111,640

Avg Home Value

$328,383

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
4302315,772$136,127$428,900$1,09449.9
430255,500$85,809$262,800$81735.5
43030232$209,861$665,000N/A2.0
4305562,697$61,807$185,300$920112.7
4305617,485$76,833$229,900$1,10987.0
430712,424$99,400$198,400$69235.6

Newark, OH has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 104,110. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $111,640. The average median home value is $328,383. The average median monthly rent is -$111,110,339.

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