Newark, DE Demographics

A map of Newark's Population by Race

Newark, Delaware had a population of 30,601 in 2020. It was 64.8% White, 14.7% Black, 9.0% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Newark, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Newark's White Population

19,840 residents of Newark identify as White, or 64.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Newark slightly larger than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is ranked #41 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Newark is more White than neighboring Brookside (52.2% White), and Glasgow (50.6% White). Newark is less White than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (68.8% White), North Star (79.4% White), and Pike Creek (71.5% White).

Newark's Black Population

4,486 residents of Newark identify as Black, or 14.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Newark slightly less than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Newark is more Black than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (10.4% Black), North Star (3.1% Black), and Pike Creek (4.8% Black). Newark is less Black than neighboring Brookside (18.6% Black), and Glasgow (27.5% Black).

Newark's Asian Population

2,762 residents of Newark identify as Asian, or 9.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Newark is more Asian than neighboring Brookside (6% Asian), and Glasgow (8.5% Asian). Newark is less Asian than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (9.6% Asian), North Star (11.7% Asian), and Pike Creek (15.2% Asian).

Newark's Hispanic Population

2,135 residents of Newark identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Newark is more Hispanic than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (6.5% Hispanic), North Star (2.6% Hispanic), and Pike Creek (4.5% Hispanic). Newark is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookside (17% Hispanic), and Glasgow (8% Hispanic).

Newark's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of Newark identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Newark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brookside (0.7% Native American/Other), Glasgow (0.7% Native American/Other), Pike Creek Valley (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pike Creek (0.5% Native American/Other).

Newark's Multiracial Population

1,302 residents of Newark identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Newark roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Newark is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Newark is more Multiracial than neighboring North Star (3% Multiracial), and Pike Creek (3.5% Multiracial). Newark is less Multiracial than neighboring Brookside (5.6% Multiracial), and Glasgow (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.