Newark, Delaware Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Newark, DE Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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D
Income Well below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,159 | 1,017,061 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3077.9 | 409.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.90% | 1.10% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 21.0 | 42.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,020 | 400,257 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Newark grew by 13.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,159 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Newark is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 53.7% of residents. That is 33.6 points above Delaware as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 15,668 53.7% +33.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,866 13.3% -7.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,269 11.2% -8.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,305 11.3% -8.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Delaware, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.5% of the people living in Newark and men 47.5%.
- Women 52.5% Delaware 51.5%
- Men 47.5% Delaware 48.5%
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Economy
Newark has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,249 | $85,760 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.16% | 4.34% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newark is about 10% lower than in Delaware.
Housing
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $232,801 | $243,076 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,618 | $1,401 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.4% | 72.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Newark is about 12.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,618 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newark spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 136 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.3 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 32.6 | 44.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 136 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,215 | $5,703 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 15.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,303 | 11,244 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,587 | 1,341 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Newark is 16 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Delaware.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Newark has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.1% | 31.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Newark has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 77.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.7% | 14.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.5% | 17.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newark, Delaware.
How big is Newark, Delaware by population?
About 29,159 people live in Newark, Delaware, in 8,020 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 21.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 16 years.
How densely populated is Newark, Delaware?
Averaged over its land area, Newark, Delaware has 3,078 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 36 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Newark, Delaware?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($232,801 against $77,249), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,618 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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