Newark, Delaware

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
30,655
Population
$67,738
Median Income
$334,400
Home Value
22.6
Median Age

Demographics

Newark has a population of 30,655 with a median age of 22.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
70.3%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
9.8%
Asian
7.5%
Other
1.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population30,655
Median Age22.6
White70.3%
Black or African American9.8%
Asian7.5%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Other / Two or More Races1.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Newark is $67,738, which is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $32,240. The poverty rate is 24.4%.

$67,738
Median Household Income
$32,240
Per Capita Income
24.4%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Newark is 7.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Newark, 97.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
97.2%
Bachelor's+
55.9%
Graduate+
27.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher97.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher55.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree27.4%

Housing

The median home value in Newark is $334,400, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,482. The homeownership rate is 52.1%.

$334,400
Median Home Value
$1,482/mo
Median Rent
52.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$334,400
Median Monthly Rent$1,482
Homeownership Rate52.1%
Vacancy Rate13.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Newark, Delaware?
The population of Newark, Delaware is 30,655 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Newark, Delaware?
The median household income in Newark, Delaware is $67,738. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Newark, Delaware?
The median home value in Newark, Delaware is $334,400. The median monthly rent is $1,482.
What percentage of people in Newark have a college degree?
In Newark, Delaware, 55.9% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 97.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Newark, Delaware an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Newark, Delaware is 4.9x (median home value $334,400 vs. median income $67,738), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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