Newark, DE Demographics
What is the population of Newark?
There are 30,655 residents in Newark, with a median age of 22.6. Of this, 48.22% are males and 51.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.09% of the resident pool in Newark, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.32%. Additionally, 8.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 21,081 people in Newark currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 30,655 | -2.4% |
| Male Population | 14,781 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 15,874 | -4.0% |
Male Population 48.22%
Female Population 51.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 22.6 | -0.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 26,083 | -2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,938 | 8.3% |
| Not Citizen | 2,634 | -5.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.09%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.32%
Not Citizen 8.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 436 | -19.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,170 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 809 | 23.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,080 | 4.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 21,081 | -3.7% |
Moved from Abroad 1.43%
Moved from Same County 13.64%
Moved from Same State 2.65%
Moved from Different State 13.34%
Same House as Last Year 68.95%
What are the employment statistics in Newark?
White-collar workers make up 87.44% of the working population in Newark, while blue-collar employees account for 12.56%. There are also 756 entrepreneurs in Newark (5.69% of the workforce); 8,749 workers employed in private companies (65.82%); and 2,294 people working in governmental institutions (17.26%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 11,622 | -2.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,670 | -7.3% |
White Collar 87.44%
Blue Collar 12.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 756 | 21.1% |
| Private Companies | 8,749 | -3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,294 | 1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,493 | -14.6% |
Self Employees 5.69%
Private Companies 65.82%
Governmental Workers 17.26%
Not for Profit Companies 11.23%
How many households are there in Newark?
There are a total of 9,191 households in Newark, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 46.78% of these Newark households, while non-family units account for the remaining 53.22%. Additionally, 17.42% of households have children and 82.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 9,191 | -3.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 4,300 | -1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,891 | -5.8% |
Family Households 46.78%
Non-Family Households 53.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,601 | -6.5% |
| Households without Children | 7,590 | -3.1% |
Households with Children 17.42%
Households without Children 82.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Newark?
The average annual household income in Newark is $89,617, while the median household income sits at $67,738 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,141, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,795. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $16,632 and $70,217, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $89,617 | 10.1% |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | 9.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | -10 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,557 | -1.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Newark?
There are 10,560 housing units in Newark, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 9,191 occupied housing units in Newark, 52.11% are owner-occupied, while 47.89% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.06% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $325,900. In general, housing costs reach $1,457 per month in Newark.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,560 | -1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 425 | -14.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 443 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,136 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,179 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,596 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,121 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,718 | 4.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,000 | -6.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 933 | 8.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,191 | -3.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,789 | -2.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,402 | -5.1% |
Owner Occupied 52.11%
Renter Occupied 47.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,020 | -3.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,769 | -0.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $325,900 | 16.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $351,700 | 16.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,457 | 9.9% |
With Mortgage 63.06%
Without Mortgage 36.94%
What is the level of education in Newark?
Approximately 21.06% of the population in Newark holds a high school degree (that's 5,713 residents), while 41.27% have attained a college certificate (3,414 locals) and 17.62% have a bachelor's degree (4,780 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 295 | -12.7% |
| Some High School | 5,713 | -2.7% |
| Some College | 3,414 | -7.5% |
| Associate Degree | 1,287 | -6.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,780 | -1.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,857 | -5.1% |
No High School 1.09%
Some High School 21.06%
Some College 41.27%
Associate Degree 4.74%
Bachelor's Degree 17.62%
Graduate Degree 14.22%
What is the marital status of Newark residents?
A total of 17,799 people in Newark have never been married (which represents 63.72% of the total population), while 7,875 of them are wedded (28.19%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 84 (0.3%) and 1,227 (4.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 17,799 | -1.4% |
| Married | 7,875 | -2.4% |
| Separated | 84 | -45.5% |
| Widowed | 1,032 | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 1,227 | 1,227.0% |
Never Married 63.72%
Married 28.19%
Separated 0.3%
Widowed 3.69%
Divorced 4.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Newark?
The top three means of transportation people in Newark use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 8,603 residents commute by car, 1,724 prefer going to work by walking and 313 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 8,603 | -6.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 188 | -43.9% |
| Railroad | 10 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 313 | -17.2% |
| Motorcycle | 6 | -40.0% |
| Walk | 1,724 | 12.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Newark by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.