Newark is a city located in New Castle County Delaware. Newark has a 2024 population of 30,025. Newark is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,599 in 2020.
The average household income in Newark is $89,617 with a poverty rate of 24.44%. The median age in Newark is 22.6 years: 23.3 years for males, and 21.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newark was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,564 | 70.34% |
| Two or more races | 3,037 | 9.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,998 | 9.78% |
| Asian | 2,285 | 7.45% |
| Other race | 669 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 102 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,191 | 2.52 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Non Family | 4,891 | 1.97 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
| Married | 3,563 | 3.12 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 510 | 3.3 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 227 | 3.15 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 1.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,042 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,896 | 28.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,738 | 27.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,223 | 16.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 2,372 | 17.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,113 | 8,920 | 5,099 |
| Hispanic | 1,504 | 1,375 | 913 |
| Black | 1,439 | 1,404 | 528 |
| 2+ Races | 1,264 | 1,221 | 808 |
| Asian | 982 | 964 | 849 |
| Other Race | 363 | 315 | 104 |
| Native American | 86 | 86 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,292 | $59,007 | $61,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,026 | $107,045 | $75,119 |
| High School Graduate | $39,142 | $42,141 | $23,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,946 | $28,550 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,560 | $51,102 | $49,671 |
| Some College | $40,271 | $37,500 | $43,150 |
$50,560
Average Earnings
$51,102
Average Male
$49,671
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.93% of Newark residents speak only English, while 18.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,925 | 3,500 | 23.45% |
| Asian | 1,832 | 918 | 50.11% |
| Black | 2,425 | 599 | 24.7% |
| Multiple | 2,763 | 462 | 16.72% |
| Hispanic | 2,760 | 409 | 14.82% |
| Other | 517 | 60 | 11.61% |
24.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.49%
Male Poverty Rate
25.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newark is Asian, with 50.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newark is Other, with 11.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.58% |
| High School | 10.1% |
| Some College | 8.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.47% |
| Female Employed | 17.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.03% |
| Male Employed | 9.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,453 | $130,529 |
| Households | $67,738 | $89,617 |
| Married Families | $119,255 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,841 | $52,660 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
979
Number of Veterans
903
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 299 |
| First Gulf War | 172 |
| Second Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 323 |
| 35 to 54 | 230 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 165 |
| 18 to 34 | 88 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 680 | 3.44% |
| Black | 184 | 7.31% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 1.88% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.96% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 1.96% |
| Other Race | 27 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 8 | 8.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.84%
Born in Newark
87.1%
Native Born
12.9%
Foreign Born
8.59%
Non Citizen
4.31%
Naturalized
87.1% of Newark residents were born in the United States, with 30.84% having been born in Delaware. 8.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,309 | -143 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 29,452 | -143 | -0.48% |
| 2027 | 29,595 | -144 | -0.48% |
| 2026 | 29,739 | -143 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 29,882 | -143 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 30,025 | -144 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 30,169 | 33 | 0.11% |
| 2022 | 30,136 | 260 | 0.87% |
| 2021 | 29,876 | -723 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 30,599 | -3,256 | -9.62% |
| 2019 | 33,855 | -16 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 33,871 | -71 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 33,942 | 396 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 33,546 | -136 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 33,682 | 629 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 33,053 | 307 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 32,746 | 128 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 32,618 | 444 | 1.38% |
| 2011 | 32,174 | 396 | 1.25% |
| 2010 | 31,778 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 28,547 | 3,449 | 13.74% |
| 1990 | 25,098 | -149 | -0.59% |
| 1980 | 25,247 | 3,949 | 18.54% |
| 1970 | 21,298 | 9,894 | 86.76% |
| 1960 | 11,404 | 4,704 | 70.21% |
| 1950 | 6,700 | 2,198 | 48.82% |
| 1940 | 4,502 | 603 | 15.47% |
| 1930 | 3,899 | 2,699 | 224.92% |
| 1900 | 1,200 | -28,109 | -95.91% |