Newark Population 2026
Newark has a population of 281,944, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New Jersey. Roughly 0.1% of United States's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
281,944
Rank in United States
#73
Coordinates
40.74°N, 74.17°W
~9 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
319 km
198 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Jersey
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 264,290 | #78 |
| Paterson | 147,754 | #188 |
| Elizabeth | 129,007 | #224 |
| Edison | 102,548 | #314 |
| Trenton | 89,620 | #380 |
| Toms River | 88,791 | #382 |
| Clifton | 86,334 | #412 |
| Camden | 76,119 | #487 |
Cities near Newark
- East Orange64,949 people · ~4 km away
- Irvington61,323 people · ~5 km away
- Bloomfield49,120 people · ~8 km away
- Jersey City264,290 people · ~8 km away
- Elizabeth129,007 people · ~9 km away
- Union56,771 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Newark?
Newark has a population of 281,944 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in United States.
What state is Newark in?
Newark is located in New Jersey, United States.
Is Newark the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 319 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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