Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

135,454

8.83% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.8

0.297% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

28.5%

0.695% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$35,642

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,200

7.01% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,487

6.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ had a population of 135k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $35,642. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ grew from 124,468 to 135,454, a 8.83% increase and its median household income grew from $33,045 to $35,642, a 7.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (78.7%), Other (Hispanic) (4.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.39%), White (Hispanic) (3.12%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%).

28.7% of the households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.4% of the residents in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Essex County (Southeast)--Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are New Jersey Institute of Technology (3,020 degrees awarded in 2021) and New Community Career & Technical Institute (66 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was $238,200, and the homeownership rate was 24.4%.

Most people in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was 1 car per household.

Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ borders Newark City (North & East) PUMA, NJ, East Orange City PUMA, NJ, Elizabeth City PUMA, NJ, and Roselle Park Borough PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 135k people, from which 88.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.1% of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (32.6k people).

In 2021, there were 16.2 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.6k Other (Hispanic) and 5.95k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (15,595 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (8,217 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (3,593 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,805

Women

54.5%

61,607

Men

45.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 135,412 inhabitants, with 45.5% men, and 54.5% women.

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Citizenship

88.4%

2021 Citizenship

89.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.4% of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 3.05k
Other (Hispanic)
6.6k ± 1.34k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.95k ± 1.72k

13.7%

Hispanic Population

18.5k people

13.7% of the people in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (18.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Nigeria
6,026 ± 1,863 people
Haiti
4,107 ± 1,549 people
Dominican Republic
3,863 ± 1,504 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was Nigeria, the natal country of 6,026 Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Haiti with 4,107 and Dominican Republic with 3,863.

Foreign-Born Population

24.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.6k people

22.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.9k people

As of 2021, 24.1% of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ residents (32.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was 22.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,595 households (12.4%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
8,217 households (6.55%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
3,593 households (2.86%)

28.7% of the households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 12.4% of the households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
829 ± 217
Gulf War (2001-)
657 ± 424
Gulf War (1990s)
228 ± 133

Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ employs 53.5k people. The largest industries in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (3,180 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,039 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,707 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($90,277), Administration of economic programs & space research ($86,777), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($76,995).

Males in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,256. The income inequality in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,921

Women

55.7%

22,250

Men

44.3%

The workforce of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 50,171 people, with 55.7% woman, and 44.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

53.5k

2021 Value

6.61%

1 Year growth

± 6.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.61%, from 50.2k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, are Nursing assistants (2,044 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,028 people), and Cashiers (1,971 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.5k

2021 Value

6.61%

1 Year growth

± 6.61%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 6.61%, from 50.2k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,180 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,039 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,707 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,503

Median earning men ± $2,283

$29,747

Median earning women ± $1,493

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($57,227), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,250), and Information ($51,400).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($73,472), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,660), and Information ($51,678).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ awarded 3,086 degrees. The student population of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 8,610 male students and 3,364 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are White (900 and 36.9%), followed by Asian (615 and 25.2%), Hispanic or Latino (495 and 20.3%), and Black or African American (246 and 10.1%).

The largest universities in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are New Jersey Institute of Technology (3,020 and 97.9%) and New Community Career & Technical Institute (66 and 2.14%).

The most popular majors in Essex County (Southeast)--Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ are General Computer & Information Sciences (404 and 13.1%), General Civil Engineering (294 and 9.53%), and Mechanical Engineering (281 and 9.11%).

The median tuition cost in Essex County (Southeast)--Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ for a public four year colleges is $14,790 for in-state students and $30,808 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,974 (71.9% men and 28.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,974 students enrolled in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, 71.9% men and 28.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,390 records, of which 22.8% were women and 77.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
250 degrees awarded
General Engineering Technology
221 degrees awarded
Information Technology
214 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Essex County (Southeast)--Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was Mechanical Engineering with 250 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Essex County (Southeast)--Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Jersey Institute of Technology
3,020 degrees awarded
New Community Career & Technical Institute
66 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Jersey Institute of Technology with 3,020 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,217 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, which is 2.55 times more than the 869 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 900 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 615 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,226) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.75% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.88% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36k), Some college (24.2k), and Secondary Education (19.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was $238,200 in 2021, which is 0.973 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $222,600 to $238,200, a 7.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ is 24.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 35.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ is $35,642. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$238,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,017

$12,338

Median Property Taxes

±$875

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

24.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 24.4% of the housing units in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 24.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,642

Median Household Income

± $2,602

50.5k

Number of Households

± 2,099

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ grew to $35,642 from the previous year's value of $33,045.

The following chart displays the households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.562% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (57.7%)
Public Transit (25.7%)
Carpooled (5.89%)

In 2021, 57.7% of workers in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (25.7%) and those who carpooled to work (5.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (35.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 8.08% of the workforce in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ (37.7k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ is Black, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.8% of the population of Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 37.2% on Medicaid, 7.27% on Medicare, 8.73% on non-group plans, and 0.609% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.6% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

37.2%

Medicaid

7.27%

Medicare

8.73%

Non-Group

0.609%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ declined by 3.36% from 12.7% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.