Newark Kids Count

Identifying Obstacles, Celebrating Achievements

Published annually since 1997, Newark Kids Count tracks key trends in child health and well-being in New Jersey’s largest city with the latest statistics available. The reports provide insight into how children are faring across nearly 100 indicators in seven domains: demographics, family economic security, health, child protection, childcare, education, and teen development.

Newark Kids Count 2026 is now available!

ACNJ's Newark Kids Count reports are made possible by the generous support of the Prudential Foundation and the Victoria Foundation.