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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Newark

Delaware · 28,547 residents · 9.474 sq mi
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Newark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,758. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $151,800. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,547
+14%since 1990
from 25,098 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,013 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 2,649 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 22.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$48,758
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,584 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,376
+45%since 1990
from $14,076 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$151,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $133,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$681
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $534 in 1990
US average: $602
54.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
45.5% rent
3.1
−10%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(22,629)
Black5.4%(1,345)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(372)
Asian3.9%(968)
Diversity Score25.8%(6,468)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(24,464)
Black5.9%(1,690)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(721)
Asian4%(1,153)
Diversity Score29%(8,284)
29
+13%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 47.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newark, Delaware?

Newark, Delaware has about 28,547 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Newark, Delaware?

The typical household in Newark, Delaware earns about $48,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newark, Delaware expensive?

In Newark, Delaware, the median home is worth about $151,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Newark, Delaware?

About 51.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newark, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newark, Delaware?

About 20.1% of people in Newark, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newark, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Newark, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,449 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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