Newark, DE
Living in Newark
Bikeability82
Walkability91
Commute73
Public Transit66
Affordability49
Public Safety39
Airports71
Hospitals26
Colleges66
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Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
25 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
48%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black9%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate19%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$5.3k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked14%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$278kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$280 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Newark
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Newark
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Newark
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding74
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Newark, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Newark, DE
Newark Center for Creative Learning
0 miles, S
The College School
1 miles, E
Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware
3 miles, SE
Delaware Tarbiyah School
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Newark, DE
University of Delaware
0 miles, NE
Strayer University-Delaware
5 miles, E
Goldey-Beacom College
6 miles, NE
Wilmington University
9 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Newark, DE
Christiana Hospital
5 miles, E
Rockford Center
5 miles, E
Union Hospital of Cecil County
6 miles, SW
Meadowwood Behavioral Health System
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Newark, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
31 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
64 miles, NW
Atlantic City International Airport
65 miles, E