Newark, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
33,822
Unemployment
7.1%
Poverty
23.5%
Median Home
$277,700
Median Income
$60,767
Median Rent
$1,282
Newark SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
8.5
Newark, DE Crime Report
716
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,121.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-9.58%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newark / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 716 | 2,121.4 | 2,393.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 80 | 237.0 | 431.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 23 | 68.1 | 70.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 50 | 148.1 | 327.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 636 | 1,884.3 | 1,961.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 63 | 186.7 | 254.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 528 | 1,564.4 | 1,538.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 45 | 133.3 | 168.7 | 246.0 |
Newark, DE Cost Of Living
117
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Newark | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 113 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 125 | 118 | 100 | |
| Health | 115 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 138 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
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Map Of Newark, DE
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Population over time in Newark
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33,822 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 33,352 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 33,243 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 32,941 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 32,740 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 32,278 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 31,953 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 31,655 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 31,293 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 31,110 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newark
| Race | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.4% | 61.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.8% | 21.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 9.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Newark
| Gender | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newark for adults over 25
| Education | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Newark, Delaware
| Income | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.1% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 17.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 7.6% | 8.3% |
