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Newark, Illinois
Flag of Newark, Illinois
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Motto(s): 
"A Community of Pride and Progress"
Location of Newark in Kendall County, Illinois
Location of Newark in Kendall County, Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Kendall
Townships Big Grove, Fox
Area
 • Total 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2)
 • Land 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 973
 • Density 865.66/sq mi (334.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
60541
Area code(s) 815
FIPS code 17-52103
GNIS feature ID 2399488
Wikimedia Commons Newark, Illinois

Newark is a small village located in Kendall County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 973 people lived there. It's a quiet community known for its motto: "A Community of Pride and Progress."

Where is Newark?

Newark is found in the southwestern part of Kendall County. A main road, Illinois Route 71, goes right through the village. This road can take you northeast about 10 miles (16 km) to Yorkville, which is the main town of the county. If you go southwest, you'll reach Ottawa about 20 miles (32 km) away.

Size of the Village

The village of Newark is quite small. It covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.

People of Newark

The number of people living in Newark has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 442
1890 390 −11.8%
1900 410 5.1%
1910 406 −1.0%
1920 391 −3.7%
1930 414 5.9%
1940 425 2.7%
1950 457 7.5%
1960 489 7.0%
1970 590 20.7%
1980 798 35.3%
1990 840 5.3%
2000 887 5.6%
2010 992 11.8%
2020 973 −1.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population Details

In 2000, there were 887 people living in Newark. These people lived in 316 different homes. Many of these homes (about 65%) were married couples living together. About 40% of the homes had children under 18 living there.

The people in Newark come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. A small number of people are Asian or from other races. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups

The village has people of all ages. About 27% of the population is under 18 years old. Around 12% of the people are 65 years old or older. The average age in Newark in 2000 was 35 years old. This means half the population was younger than 35 and half was older.

Income in Newark

In 2000, the average income for a household in Newark was about $59,904 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $62,583. A small number of families and people, about 3-4%, lived below the poverty line.

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