Newark, Delaware Population 2022
Newark is a city located in New Castle County Delaware. Newark has a 2020 population of 33,371. Newark is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually but its population has increased by 6.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,468 in 2010.
The average household income in Newark is $80,868 with a poverty rate of 23.53%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,282 per month, and the median house value is $277,700. The median age in Newark is 24.8 years, 26.4 years for males, and 23 years for females.
Newark Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newarkwas:
- White: 73.36%
- Black or African American: 9.35%
- Asian: 8.35%
- Two or more races: 6.54%
- Other race: 2.16%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,812 | 73.36% |
| Black or African American | 3,162 | 9.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 59 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 2,825 | 8.35% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race | 730 | 2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2,212 | 6.54% |
Newark Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,736 | 2.49 | 53.4 |
| Married | 4,445 | 3.01 | 83.6 |
| Male | 240 | 3.35 | 51.3 |
| Female | 501 | 3.57 | 46.9 |
| Non Family | 5,550 | 1.93 | 29.8 |
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Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 2.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 1.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,916 | 17.47% |
| Some College | 2,946 | 17.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,094 | 6.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,674 | 27.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,477 | 26.81% |
Newark Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Asian | 1,462 | 1,462 | 1,242 |
| 2+ Races | 899 | 862 | 591 |
| Hispanic | 1,588 | 1,356 | 967 |
| White | 11,481 | 11,216 | 6,113 |
| Black | 1,617 | 1,536 | 581 |
| Other Race | 458 | 392 | 163 |
| Native American | 53 | 53 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$41,277
Average Earnings
$41,544
Average Male
$40,342
Average Female
Newark Language by Age
Newark Language
81.14% of Newark residents speak only English, while 18.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.67% of the population.
Newark Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 15 | 8 | 53.33% |
| Asian | 2,527 | 1,271 | 50.30% |
| Black | 2,503 | 800 | 31.96% |
| White | 17,612 | 3,681 | 20.90% |
| Other | 107 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 3,000 | 445 | 14.83% |
| Multiple | 2,024 | 208 | 10.28% |
23.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.99%
Male Poverty Rate
25.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Newark
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newark is Islander, with 53.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newark is Multiple, with 10.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.17%.
Newark Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Newark Married by Age and Sex
Newark Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Newark Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 934 | 4.14% |
| Black | 67 | 2.52% |
| Native American | 7 | 11.86% |
| Asian | 82 | 3.15% |
| Other Race | 33 | 5.15% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 2.26% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.94% |
Newark Veterans by Education
7.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
30.15%
Born in Newark
86.26%
Native Born
13.74%
Foreign Born
9.01%
Non Citizen
4.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.26% of Newark residents were born in the United States, with 30.15% having been born in Delaware. 9.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,200 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 3,899 | 2,699 | 4.01% |
| 1940 | 4,502 | 603 | 1.45% |
| 1950 | 6,700 | 2,198 | 4.06% |
| 1960 | 11,404 | 4,704 | 5.46% |
| 1970 | 21,298 | 9,894 | 6.45% |
| 1980 | 25,247 | 3,949 | 1.72% |
| 1990 | 25,098 | -149 | -0.06% |
| 2000 | 28,547 | 3,449 | 1.30% |
| 2010 | 31,468 | 2,921 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 31,861 | 393 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 32,302 | 441 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 32,426 | 124 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 32,732 | 306 | 0.94% |
| 2015 | 33,363 | 631 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 33,225 | -138 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 33,629 | 404 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 33,563 | -66 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 33,515 | -48 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 33,467 | -48 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 33,419 | -48 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 33,371 | -48 | -0.14% |