Newark, NJ — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 10 miles of Northeast New Jersey (or about 15 minutes drive time) from a center in north Newark, New Jersey. It includes the key cities of Kearny, East Orange, Bloomfield, and Belleville.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 550,000 people. Minimal population growth is expected in these areas, so these population numbers should remain fairly stable. In 2000 the area was 19% Hispanic, 31% Black, and 5% Asian. In 1990, 33% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of manufacturing, retail trades, and finance.
In 1990 the median home price was about $150,000. There were about 92,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $590. The average home was built in 1949. There was an average of 2.64 people per household.
In 1990, 22% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there appear to be 6 or 8 Southern Baptist and 2 BBF churches in the area.
For further information:
Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area (set of zip codes). However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For growth projections, check the New Jersey state data center website.
| Total 2000 Population | 553,188 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 111,233 | 19.40% | Median housing value | $153,496 |
| Black | 179,898 | 31.30% | Housing units | 92,421 |
| Asian | 27,587 | 4.80% | Average home built in | 1949 |
| Average monthly rent | $590 | |||
| Population Trends | Average household size | 2.64 | ||
| 1970 | 659,783 | |||
| 1980 | 602,262 | -8.70% | 1990 Census Education | |
| 1990 | 553,188 | -8.10% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 21.96% |
| 2000 | 574,666 | 3.90% | ||
| 1990 Census Age | ||||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | Population 25 and under | 33.37% | ||
| Manufacturing | 17.45% | |||
| Retail trades | 13.35% | |||
| Finance/ insurance/ real estate | 9.80% | |||
| Median household income | $37,087 |
Zip codes: 07017, 07018, 07042, 07043, 07044, 07050, 07051, 07052, 07107, 07029, 07031, 07032, 07071, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07109, 07110, 07003, 07012, 07014, 07028, 07070
