Government budget and revenue in Newark, New Jersey: official figures
Newark's city government took in $796.85 million in total revenue in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, or $2,610 for each of its 305,344 residents (2024 figure in the finance file); per resident that is the 245th lowest of 582 US cities of 50,000 or more with reported figures in the 2024 Census survey.
How much does Newark spend and on what?
It spent $825.00 million in the same year, $2,702 per resident, the 291st highest of 582 US cities of 50,000 or more with reported figures in the 2024 Census survey. The largest identified functions were housing and community development (23.9%), police (19.3%) and fire protection (10.7%) of the total.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much tax does Newark collect per resident?
Taxes raised $275.81 million ($903 per resident, the 187th lowest of 582) in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, 37.5% of general revenue, compared with 49.3% for all US city governments combined in 2022.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyWhat taxes does Newark rely on?
Of Newark's tax revenue in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, property tax made up 91.0%, selective sales taxes (on utilities, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, hotels and others) 3.4%. Across all US city governments in 2022, property tax made up 48.1% and general sales tax 19.8%; Newark's property tax share is the 93rd highest of 580 US cities of 50,000 or more with reported figures in the 2024 Census survey.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much federal and state money does Newark get?
Payments from other governments made up 41.4% of Newark's city government's general revenue in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023: 26.7% from the federal government ($643 per resident), 14.7% from the state. For all US city governments in 2022 the aid share was 24.3%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does Newark raise from fees and utilities?
Fees and charges for services such as sewerage, trash, parks and airports brought in $125.26 million, 17.0% of general revenue (all US city governments in 2022: 20.0%). Revenue of government-owned utilities (water, electricity, gas or transit) added $60.66 million.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does Newark spend on police?
Newark's city government spent $159.33 million on police in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, $522 per resident (the 97th highest of 582) and 19.3% of its total spending; police took 10.3% of spending across all US city governments in 2022.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does Newark spend on fire protection?
Fire protection cost $88.36 million, $289 per resident, in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much debt does Newark have?
At the end of the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, Newark's city government owed $280.24 million in long-term debt, $918 per resident (the 130th lowest of 582). During the year it issued $12.43 million of new long-term debt and repaid $14.34 million.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow much does Newark pay in interest on its debt?
Interest on debt cost $11.29 million in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2023, 1.4% of total spending.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow has the Newark city budget changed?
Between the Census survey years 2022 and 2024 (not adjusted for inflation), total revenue per resident fell 10.1% from $2,901 to $2,610, spending per resident fell 15.9% to $2,702, taxes per resident fell 6.8% to $903.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · saved copyHow Newark compares with other cities in the United States
City government total revenue per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 250 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City government total revenue per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 247 | South Bend | $2,922 |
| 248 | Lexington | $2,918 |
| 249 | Murray | $2,917 |
| 250 | Newark | $2,901 |
| 251 | Fayetteville | $2,874 |
| 252 | Middletown | $2,868 |
| 253 | Tulsa | $2,863 |
City government total spending per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 204 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City government total spending per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Fort Myers | $3,252 |
| 202 | Bellevue | $3,238 |
| 203 | Redwood City | $3,233 |
| 204 | Newark | $3,212 |
| 205 | Dearborn | $3,210 |
| 206 | Albany | $3,187 |
| 207 | Milpitas | $3,183 |
City taxes collected per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 356 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City taxes collected per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | Phoenix | $972 |
| 354 | Edina | $972 |
| 355 | St. Peters | $970 |
| 356 | Newark | $969 |
| 357 | Hoffman Estates | $969 |
| 358 | Lodi | $968 |
| 359 | Rochester | $967 |
City spending on police per resident, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 48 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City spending on police per resident, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Richmond | $572 |
| 46 | Redondo Beach | $570 |
| 47 | Berwyn | $567 |
| 48 | Newark | $567 |
| 49 | Tempe | $564 |
| 50 | Redwood City | $561 |
| 51 | Delray Beach | $561 |
City long-term debt outstanding per resident, end of fiscal 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 454 of 731, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City long-term debt outstanding per resident, end of fiscal 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 451 | Warren | $1,445 |
| 452 | Brookhaven | $1,443 |
| 453 | Carrollton | $1,435 |
| 454 | Newark | $1,433 |
| 455 | Fort Pierce | $1,423 |
| 456 | Fayetteville | $1,422 |
| 457 | Council Bluffs | $1,420 |
Property tax as a share of city tax revenue, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 93 of 730, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | Property tax as a share of city tax revenue, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Eagan | 93.0% |
| 91 | Taylor | 92.6% |
| 92 | Lawrence | 92.2% |
| 93 | Newark | 92.1% |
| 94 | Boston | 92.0% |
| 95 | Iowa City | 91.7% |
| 96 | Evansville | 91.7% |
Federal, state and local aid as a share of city general revenue, 2022 (Survey year 2022 (fiscal years ended July 2021 to June 2022))
Newark ranks 38 of 730, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | Federal, state and local aid as a share of city general revenue, 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Albany | 48.2% |
| 36 | Yonkers | 47.1% |
| 37 | Rockford | 46.3% |
| 38 | Newark | 46.1% |
| 39 | Haverhill | 46.0% |
| 40 | Everett | 45.9% |
| 41 | Franklin | 45.6% |
City government total revenue per resident, 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 338 of 582, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City government total revenue per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 335 | Surprise | $2,633 |
| 336 | Mount Prospect | $2,618 |
| 337 | Sioux Falls | $2,612 |
| 338 | Newark | $2,610 |
| 339 | Jeffersonville | $2,608 |
| 340 | Milwaukee | $2,595 |
| 341 | Franklin | $2,593 |
City government total spending per resident, 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 291 of 582, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City government total spending per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 288 | Bloomington | $2,706 |
| 289 | Raleigh | $2,704 |
| 290 | McKinney | $2,703 |
| 291 | Newark | $2,702 |
| 292 | Downers Grove | $2,701 |
| 293 | Perth Amboy | $2,685 |
| 294 | Renton | $2,684 |
City taxes collected per resident, 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 396 of 582, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City taxes collected per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 393 | Columbus | $911 |
| 394 | Springfield | $909 |
| 395 | Coral Springs | $906 |
| 396 | Newark | $903 |
| 397 | Battle Creek | $902 |
| 398 | San Angelo | $902 |
| 399 | Farmington Hills | $902 |
City spending on police per resident, 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 97 of 582, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City spending on police per resident, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Alexandria | $524 |
| 95 | Pensacola | $524 |
| 96 | Flint | $523 |
| 97 | Newark | $522 |
| 98 | Fall River | $522 |
| 99 | Carlsbad | $522 |
| 100 | Sacramento | $518 |
City long-term debt outstanding per resident, end of fiscal 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 453 of 582, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | City long-term debt outstanding per resident, end of fiscal 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 450 | Vacaville | $948 |
| 451 | Santa Clarita | $935 |
| 452 | Huntersville | $924 |
| 453 | Newark | $918 |
| 454 | Gallatin | $912 |
| 455 | Idaho Falls | $911 |
| 456 | Union City | $909 |
Property tax as a share of city tax revenue, 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 93 of 580, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | Property tax as a share of city tax revenue, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | Southaven | 91.6% |
| 91 | Portland | 91.2% |
| 92 | Iowa City | 91.1% |
| 93 | Newark | 91.0% |
| 94 | Vineland | 90.8% |
| 95 | Janesville | 90.7% |
| 96 | Lakeville | 90.6% |
Federal, state and local aid as a share of city general revenue, 2024 (Survey year 2024 (fiscal years ended July 2023 to June 2024))
Newark ranks 62 of 582, highest first. City government only: in many cities schools, transit, water or other services are run by separate governments or the county, so totals are not like-for-like. Per resident figures use the population the Census finance file gives each government. Governments whose figures were mostly imputed by the Census Bureau are left out. The government of Washington, DC, also carries out the functions of a state.
| Rank | City | Federal, state and local aid as a share of city general revenue, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Portsmouth | 42.6% |
| 60 | Sandy Springs | 42.5% |
| 61 | Taunton | 41.8% |
| 62 | Newark | 41.4% |
| 63 | Murfreesboro | 41.4% |
| 64 | New Orleans | 41.2% |
| 65 | Caldwell | 40.8% |
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, individual unit files (item amounts for every sampled government, directory with population and fiscal year end, state estimates by type of government), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0967c4d30466…)
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2022 Census of Governments: State and Local Government Finances, individual unit files (item amounts for every government, directory with population and fiscal year end, state estimates by type of government), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c8de889f6b33…)
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