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Compare Newark to Carteret

This post compares Newark, New Jersey to Carteret, New Jersey across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Newark (city) Carteret (borough)
Population 282,803 24,040
Income (median) $35,240 $50,722
Home Value (median) $222,800 $267,500
White 25% 53%
Black 50% 15%
Asian 1% 23%
With Kids 36% 39%
Age (median) 33 36
Rentals 77% 42%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Newark or Carteret?
A: Newark has a much larger population count than Carteret: 282803 compared with 24040 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Newark or in Carteret?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Newark.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Newark or Carteret?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Newark.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Newark does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 77% for Newark versus 42% for Carteret.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Newark may include: Paterson, Jersey-City, and Elizabeth.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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