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Newark, Delaware
Newark, city, in New Castle County, Delaware. Newark had 30,359 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,330 (±122). GEOID 1050670.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,359
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,330 ±122
Median household income
$76,912
±$7,638 (90% margin)
Delaware: $84,954
Median home value
$382,500
±$16,984 (90% margin)
Delaware: $352,000
Median gross rent
$1,654
±$89 (90% margin)
Delaware: $1,401
Where is Newark and what county is it in?
Newark is a city in New Castle County, Delaware. It covers 9.5 square miles of land, 3,230 residents per square mile in 2020.
Newark is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newark, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,359 people lived in Newark on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Delaware grew 7.1%. The 2020 Census counted 30,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,330 (±122).
| Measure | Newark | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,330 ±122 | 577,961 | −3,118 |
| Households | 8,594 ±399 | 224,173 | −2,143 |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.12 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,921 ±446 | 236,079 | −1,988 |
Newark's population since 2000
From 28,547 in 2000 to 30,359 in 2025: up 6.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newark as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newark?
The median resident of Newark is 22.1 years old; 11.4% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.3%. 12.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newark | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.1 ±0.4 | 39.3 | −2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 11.4% ±1.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±1.2 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±1.7 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% ±2.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.5% ±3.6 pts | 52.3% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±1.8 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.9% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.9% ±2.0 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.6% ±2.5 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±1.5 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±1.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1% ±1.0 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 58.2% ±3.4 pts | 39.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.8% ±3.3 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 66.6% ±3.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 14.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newark earn?
Half of Newark's 8,594 households earn less than $76,912 a year (±$7,638), against $91,166 in New Castle County and $84,954 in Delaware. In 2015-2019 it was $71,914 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newark | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,912 ±$7,638 | $91,166 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,617 ±$7,198 | $120,512 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,264 ±$3,616 | $47,777 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.7% ±3.8 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.2% ±5.3 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4% ±2.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% ±1.8 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±2.4 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newark?
Owners occupy 50.7% of Newark's occupied homes and renters 49.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $382,500 by its owner (±$16,984). The median renter pays $1,654 a month including utilities, and 60.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Newark | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $382,500 ±$16,984 | $352,200 | +$40,613 |
| Median gross rent | $1,654 ±$89 | $1,448 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 60.7% ±5.8 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,935 ±$92 | $1,882 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.7% ±3.6 pts | 69.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.3% ±3.6 pts | 31.0% | – |
| Housing units | 9,921 ±446 | 236,079 | −1,988 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.4% ±4.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.4% ±3.6 pts | 53.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.1% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.2% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newark building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Newark in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 6.1 across Delaware.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newark work and get to work?
56.2% of Newark's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Newark | New Castle County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.0% ±2.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±1.7 pts | 4.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 56.2% ±3.9 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Walked | 14.3% ±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8% ±2.9 pts | 17.6% | +14.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±1.4 | 25.3 min | −2.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newark?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Newark, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $27,292 (Tract 145.01) to $135,625 (Tract 143.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 145.02New Castle County | 8,150 | $29,183 |
| Tract 143.02New Castle County | 4,817 | $135,625 |
| Tract 144.03New Castle County | 3,685 | $87,216 |
| Tract 144.02New Castle County | 3,048 | $93,261 |
| Tract 144.04New Castle County | 3,739 | $86,583 |
| Tract 145.01New Castle County | 2,121 | $27,292 |
| Tract 136.10New Castle County | 5,216 | $140,214 |
| Tract 148.03New Castle County | 3,929 | $86,645 |
| Tract 142New Castle County | 1,552 | $90,625 |
| Tract 147.03New Castle County | 5,128 | $63,120 |
| Tract 147.02New Castle County | 2,035 | $92,083 |
| Tract 148.13New Castle County | 5,483 | $99,088 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newark) · Census block assignment files
How does Newark compare with other places in Delaware?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newark is the 1,349th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 57 in Delaware.
Newark ranks 30th of 51 places in Delaware with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 57 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 31st | 31 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 51 |
| Median household income | 30th | 51 |
| Per capita income | 36th | 51 |
| Median home value | 16th | 50 |
| Median gross rent | 12th | 47 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd | 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th | 50 |
| Median age | 51st | 51 |
| Owner-occupied share | 43rd | 50 |
| Work from home | 12th | 38 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 51 |
Newark's figures with every place in Delaware (CSV)
Every place in Delaware, sortable · Compare Newark with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newark?
5 of the 57 figures for Newark on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newark are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Newark.