City safety & data profile

NewarkDE

Newark, DE is a 34K-resident city in New Castle County with a median household income of $76,912.

New Castle County, Delaware. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Newark, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Newark has a population larger than 68% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $382,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

34K
Population
Top 32%
By size
$76,912
Median income
$382,500
Median home
27.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Newark

Newark posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Newark area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Newark

Where Newark income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$76,912 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. DE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Newark, DE beyond the headline numbers

Newark sits inside New Castle County, Delaware, at roughly 39.68°N, -75.75°W. Population 33,817, $76,912 median household income. Median home value $382,500, median rent $1,654. Poverty rate 27.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Newark's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 34.5%, then obesity at 29.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Newark, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Newark from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
33,817
Newark
Median Income
$76,912
+13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$382,500
+68% vs avg
Median Age
22.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (New Castle County) - Newark's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
578K+6%
Median Income
$91,166+41%
Median Home Value
$352,200+43%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-6%
Unemployment
4.8%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Newark, DE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,654/mo
Poverty Rate
27.7% +95% vs avg
Unemployment 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 58.2%
Work From Home 18.8%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 68.3%
African American 10%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.5%
Obesity
29.6%
High Blood Pressure
25.6%
Physical Inactivity
24.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.8%
Binge Drinking
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.4%
Current Asthma
11.3%
Current Smoking
10.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
8.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.8%
Annual Checkup 74.9%

Other Measures

Diabetes
7.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.3%
Stroke
2.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
★★★
0
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL
NEWARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Newark, DE? ▼
Newark, DE has a population of 33,817 people, located in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the median household income in Newark? ▼
The median household income in Newark, DE is $76,912 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.7%.
What is the median home value in Newark? ▼
The median home value in Newark, DE is $382,500. Median rent is $1,654/month.
What are the top health concerns in Newark? ▼
The top health indicators in Newark include Short Sleep Duration (34.5%), Obesity (29.6%), High Blood Pressure (25.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Newark? ▼
Newark has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Newark? ▼
The median age in Newark, DE is 22.1 years. 58.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Newark, DE is located in New Castle County, Delaware. With a population of 34K and a $76,912 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Newark area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Newark's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Newark area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Newark against Delaware peers on any ranking lens. Explore Delaware

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (New Castle County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.