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Crime in Newark summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Newark. Key points include:
There were 693 total crimes in Newark in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Newark is 2,307.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Newark is 309.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Newark is 1,998.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Newark is 8.89% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Newark Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Newark / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 693 | 2,307.7 | 2,106.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 93 | 309.7 | 360.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.3 | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 23.3 | 47.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 259.7 | 292.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 600 | 1,998.0 | 1,745.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 54 | 179.8 | 175.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 484 | 1,611.7 | 1,361.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 62 | 206.5 | 208.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Newark summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Newark. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Newark is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Newark is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Newark is $364,095.
The median income in Newark is $76,912.
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Newark Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Newark | Delaware | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 105 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Health | 148 | 121 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 103 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Newark, DE Weather
The average high in Newark is 64.4° and the average low is 44.4°.
There are 74.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.4 inches of precipitation each year with 9.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Newark |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Newark Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Newark
The current population in Newark is 30,330. The population has decreased 2.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,330 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 30,309 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 30,655 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 31,393 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 33,822 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 33,448 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 33,352 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 33,243 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 32,941 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 32,740 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 32,278 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 31,953 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 31,655 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 31,293 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 31,110 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Newark
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Newark is:
65.5% White with 19,862 White residents.
9.9% African American with 2,988 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
8.9% Asian with 2,699 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 91 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 1,530 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 3,131 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.9% | 21.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Newark
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Newark is 52.7% female with 15,986 female residents.
Newark is 47.3% male with 14,344 male residents.
| Gender | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newark for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Newark completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Newark completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Newark completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Newark completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Newark completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Newark completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Newark completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Newark completed professional degree.
10.0% of adults in Newark completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Newark, Delaware
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9.1% of households in Newark earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Newark earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Newark earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Newark earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Newark earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.2% of households in Newark earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Newark earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Newark earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.1% of households in Newark earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.6% of households in Newark earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 19.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.1% | 10.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.6% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
