Living in Newark, DE
Newark SnackAbility
7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9.5
Commute
8
Newark, DE Crime Report
767
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,242.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.70%
Below National Average
Below National Average
Newark, DE Cost Of Living
121
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
Newark's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Newark, Delaware Info Snack
Newark (/nurk/ NEW-ark)[note 1] is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is home to the University of Delaware, which is often regarded as a top ten ranked University in the United States.[citation needed]
Population
33,352
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
25.3%
Median Home
$274,900
Median Income
$57,391
Median Rent
$1,272
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Map Of Newark, DE
Population over time in Newark
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33,352 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 33,243 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 32,941 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 32,740 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 32,278 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 31,953 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 31,655 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 31,293 | 0.6% |
| 2009 | 31,110 | - |
| Crime/100k | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 292.3 | 423.6 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 58.5 | 89.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 172.5 | 294.2 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 1949.9 | 2324.4 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 169.6 | 326.5 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1683.9 | 1845.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 96.5 | 152.6 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Newark
| Race | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 62.7% | 61.1% |
| African American | 8.4% | 21.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 9.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Newark, Delaware
| Income | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.4% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
Gender in Newark
| Gender | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Newark for adults over 25
| Education | Newark | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
