How Does Newark, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Newark, NJ spends $20,014 per resident, with total expenditures of $6.2B. Top spending categories: Highways & Roads ($578/person), Fire Protection ($414/person), Parks & Recreation ($350/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (54/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $6.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $20,014 |
| Total Revenue | $1.5B |
| Total Debt | $72.6M |
| Population | 307,355 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 54/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Highways & Roads$578/person
Fire Protection$414/person
Parks & Recreation$350/person
Health$340/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.