Statistic Weequahic Newark New Jersey
Population 20,316 281,917 8,882,190
Population density (sq mi) 12,617 11,677 1,215
Median age 37.7 34.5 39.5
Male/Female ratio 0.8:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 37% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 45% 49% 45%
Speak English n/a 50% 69%
Speak Spanish n/a 32% 16%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Weequahic is 8% higher than Newark
  • The median age in Weequahic is 9% higher than Newark
  • In Weequahic 3.73% of the population is White
  • In Weequahic 88.35% of the population is Black
  • In Weequahic 0.39% of the population is Asian

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      Weequahic racial demographics

      Race Weequahic Newark New Jersey
      White 3.73% 26.81% 68.15%
      Black 88.35% 49.54% 13.54%
      Asian 0.39% 1.77% 9.19%
      American Indian 0.00% 0.39% 0.21%
      Native Hawaiian 0.00% 0.08% 0.03%
      Mixed race 2.13% 6.59% 2.53%
      Other race 5.40% 14.82% 6.35%
      In Weequahic, 36.7% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Weequahic, Newark, NJ demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).