Newark Population 2026
Newark has a population of 47,986, making it the #918 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 183× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,986
Rank in United States
#918
Coordinates
40.06°N, 82.40°W
~254 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
478 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ohio
Cities near Newark
- Pataskala15,245 people · ~24 km away
- Zanesville25,498 people · ~36 km away
- Pickerington19,745 people · ~36 km away
- Reynoldsburg37,158 people · ~37 km away
- Mount Vernon16,742 people · ~38 km away
- Lancaster39,766 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Newark?
Newark has a population of 47,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #918 biggest city in United States.
What state is Newark in?
Newark is located in Ohio, United States.
Is Newark the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 478 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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