Newark, DE Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,249 | 1,015,835 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3193.0 | 408.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.88% | 1.04% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 21.0 | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,024 | 395,977 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Newark grew by 11.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 28,838 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $71,988 | $83,492 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.85% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Newark is about 14% lower than in Delaware.
Housing
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $262,061 | $249,028 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,553 | $1,341 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.2% | 72.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Newark is about 14.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,553 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Newark spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 140 hours, about 5.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Newark | Delaware Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.8 | 22.1 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.6 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 140 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,339 | $5,700 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| 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 17 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 | 2.60 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
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.
What is the population of Newark, Delaware?
The population of Newark, Delaware is 30,249, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Newark, Delaware?
The population density of Newark, Delaware is 3193.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Newark, Delaware?
The median household income in Newark, Delaware is $71,988, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Newark, Delaware?
The median home price in Newark, Delaware is $262,061, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Newark, Delaware?
The unemployment rate in Newark, Delaware is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.