Newark, Arkansas

Newark is a city in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,176 at the 2010 census.

Newark, Arkansas
City
Moon rising near Independence Power Plant in Newark
Location of Newark in Independence County, Arkansas.
Coordinates: 35°42′06″N 91°26′29″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyIndependence
Area
 • Total1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2)
 • Land1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,176
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,199
 • Density695.07/sq mi (268.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC−06:00 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−05:00 (CDT)
ZIP Code
72562
Area code(s)870
FIPS code05-49010
Websitewww.newarkarkansas.com

The local high school has won three basketball state championships, two quiz bowl state titles, and one softball state championship. The first Cedar Ridge Basketball State Championship came against East Poinsett County, which at the time had Malik Monk, who went on to become a shooting guard for Kentucky.

Geography

Newark is located in east central Independence County approximately three miles north of the White River.[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.[5]

List of highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900315—
191059588.9%
192090652.3%
1930897−1.0%
1940802−10.6%
195091313.8%
1960728−20.3%
197084916.6%
19801,12832.9%
19901,1592.7%
20001,2195.2%
20101,176−3.5%
2019 (est.)1,199[3]2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,219 people, 500 households, and 345 families residing in the city. The population density was 696.9 people per square mile (268.9/km2). There were 562 housing units at an average density of 321.3/sq mi (124.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.55% White, 0.66% Black or African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 500 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,239, and the median income for a family was $34,545. Males had a median income of $27,404 versus $17,692 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,392. About 9.1% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Students in Newark are served by Cedar Ridge School District. It was formed on July 1, 2004 from the consolidation of the Newark School District and the Cord Charlotte School District.[8]

See also
  • List of cities in Arkansas

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Newark, Arkansas
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. Newark, AR, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1962 (1982 rev.)
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.

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