About Newark
Set in the northern part of Texas, Newark is a small town, home to 1,288 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Newark is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,431 residents per square mile.
📰 Newark News Today
- Ima Jean Vining Obituary Mar 17, 2026 Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home · Mar 17
- Mickel Morales Obituary - Colorado City, TX Dignity Memorial · May 2
- Jackie Thompson Obituary - August 28, 2003 - Newark, Texas Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Newark, Texas 76071 The Weather Channel · Jan 21
- Lois Gayle (Krebbs) Rodgers Obituary Oct 11, 2015 Hawkins Funeral Homes · Feb 1
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What Makes Newark Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Newark — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,288
Rank in state#740 of 1,224
Land area0.9 sq mi
Density1,431/sq mi
Coordinates33.0135, -97.4884