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Newark, TX
City in Wise County, Texas.
Population
1,177
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,316
ZIP codes
0
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,344, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (52% below Texas) and median rent is $1,143 a month.
Local data for Newark, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newark, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,344
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$1,143/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
27.7
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (385), German Americans (129), Irish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Newark.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Newark, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 36°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.0%
U.S. 11.1% +6.9 pts
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 18.9 |
| AuroraCity | 4.2 mi | 3.7 |
| RhomeCity | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 20.3 |
| RenoCity | 5.9 mi | 13.2 |
| Pelican BayCity | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| BoydTown | 7.3 mi | 4.1 |
| New FairviewCity | 7.5 mi | 18.9 |
| AzleCity | 7.6 mi | 8.8 |
| SanctuaryTown | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| HasletCity | 9.1 mi | 9 |
| JustinCity | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| SpringtownCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| LakesideTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| SaginawCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Blue MoundCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, TX in?
- Newark is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Newark, TX?
- About 1,177 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Pecan Acres (1.3 mi), Aurora (4.2 mi), Rhome (4.6 mi), Briar (5.7 mi), Reno (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023