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Newark, DE

Founded 1694New Castle CountyElev. 38 m
Population
30,309
Median home
$357,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
28
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Newark

With about 30,309 residents, Newark is one of Delaware's notable places. Newark was founded in 1694 and sits in New Castle County. The median age is 22 and the median household income is $71,373. Homes carry a median value of $357,600, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.9%). Around 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
30,309
Median age
22
Median household income
$71,373
Per-capita income
$33,210
Poverty rate
27.1%
High-school grad or higher
96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.5%
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg. commute
19.6 min
Work from home
17.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.9%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black10.7%
Asian8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts50.7%
Service18.9%
Sales & office17.9%
Production, transportation & material moving8.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$357,600
Median gross rent
$1,611/mo
Owner-occupied
50.3%
Median year built
1977
Households
8,675
Avg. household size
2.56

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Newark has 28 public schools — 15 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading31%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Christiana High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Glasgow High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Newark High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Gauger-Cobbs Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Kirk (George V.) Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Shue-Medill Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Academia Antonia AlonsoElementarycharter
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary SchoolElementary
Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary
Downes (John R.) Elementary SchoolElementary
Forest Oak Elementary SchoolElementary
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary SchoolElementary
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% below national
Newark267
Delaware399
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% below national
Newark1,876
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Newark Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Newark.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Newark is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Newark was founded in 1694 and sits in New Castle County. Elevation ~38 m.

Map of Newark
Newark, DE
Where Newark is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrna
Historic places

68 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Kerr, Andrew, HouseHead of Christiana United Presbyterian ChurchBell FarmhouseBlue Hen FarmDeer Park FarmAnderson HouseBelmont HallBuilding at 34 Choate Street
Notable people from Newark
Valarie AllmanJack MarkellDonte DiVincenzoDave SheridanHarry CooverAnthony FontanaTarzan CooperRichard HowellJohn G. McCulloughJohn W. O'Daniel
People searches in Newark
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Newport (9 mi)Elsmere (10 mi)New Castle (10 mi)Delaware (11 mi)Wilmington (13 mi)Bellefonte (15 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Newark, DE (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Newark, Delaware.

Ryan R Clarke, 43
Newark · New Castle County · 19702
Joe Scott, 63
Newark · New Castle County · 19702
AKA Joe H Scott, Joe H Scott J
Matthew J Thomas, 36
Newark · New Castle County · 19711
AKA Matthew Thomas, Matthew Joseph Thomas
Carmelo Flores, 79
Newark · New Castle County · 19702
AKA Carlos Flores, Carmello Flores
Danielle N Miller, 39
Newark · New Castle County · 19718
AKA Danielle N Barnes, Danielle Miller
David A Jones, 35
Newark · New Castle County · 19713
AKA David Jones, David A Jones
Michael J Josinski, 58
Newark · New Castle County · 19713
AKA Michael Jasinksi, Juda Jasinski
Roberto Ubanda Rodriguez, 48
Newark · New Castle County · 19711
AKA Roberto A Rodriguez
James T Green, 48
Newark · New Castle County · 19702

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Newark — frequently asked

What is the population of Newark, Delaware?
Newark has a population of about 30,309, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Newark?
The median home value in Newark is $357,600, and the median gross rent is $1,611/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Newark safe? What is the crime rate?
Newark Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 267 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Newark face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in Newark?
Newark has 28 public schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Newark?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Newark. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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