Demographics & People — Newark, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,152 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 43.0 |
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| Total Households | 419 |
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| Family Households | 328 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1604 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,063 |
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| Black or African American | 1 |
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| Asian | 3 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 294 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 288 |
| German | 276 |
| English | 168 |
| Norwegian | 116 |
| Dutch | 89 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 76 |
| Other groups | 62 |
| Italian | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 1,008 |
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| Spanish | 52 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,089 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 63 |
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| Population 18+ | 958 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Newark, Illinois.
