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Newark, AR
City in Independence County, Arkansas.
Population
1,637
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
995
ZIP codes
0
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,417 a year, 33% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 (49% below Arkansas) and median rent is $662 a month.
Local data for Newark, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newark, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,417
Poverty rate
29.5%
Median home value
$96,300
Median rent
$662/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.2%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (115), Mexican Americans (72), Irish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Newark.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
How people get to work
Newark, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MagnessTown | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Oil TroughTown | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MoorefieldTown | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2 |
| JacksonportTown | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SouthsideCity | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| BatesvilleCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| Campbell StationCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| DiazCity | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| NewportCity | 12 mi | 13.6 |
| TuckermanCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Cave CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| StrawberryTown | 19 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, AR in?
- Newark is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Newark, AR?
- About 1,637 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Magness (2.3 mi), Sulphur Rock (4.4 mi), Oil Trough (5.7 mi), Moorefield (8.2 mi), Salado (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023