Newark, DE Demographics

A map of Newark's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,862	19,840	65.5%	64.8%
Hispanic	3,131	2,135	10.3%	7.0%
Black	2,988	4,486	9.9%	14.7%
Asian	2,699	2,762	8.9%	9.0%
Multiracial	1,530	1,302	5.0%	4.3%
Native American/Other	120	76	0.4%	0.2%

Newark, Delaware has an estimated population of 30,330, a less than 1% change from the 30,601 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 10.3% Hispanic, 9.9% Black, 8.9% Asian, 5.0% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newark is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newark, that probability was 54.3% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newark is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 places. 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 was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newark's White Population

19,862 residents of Newark, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newark is higher than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Newark ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 64.8% to 65.5%.

Newark is more White than neighboring Brookside (49.8% White), Glasgow (56% White), and Pike Creek (57% White). Newark is less White than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (67% White), and North Star (77.4% White).

Newark's Black Population

2,988 residents of Newark, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newark is considerably lower than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Newark ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.4%. Black residents' share of Newark's population has decreased from 14.7% to 9.9%.

Newark is more Black than neighboring North Star (4.2% Black), and Pike Creek (2.9% Black). Newark is less Black than neighboring Brookside (17.6% Black), Glasgow (25.5% Black), and Pike Creek Valley (11.7% Black).

Newark's Asian Population

2,699 residents of Newark, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newark is slightly higher than in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Newark ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Asian residents' share of Newark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.9%.

Newark is more Asian than neighboring Brookside (7.7% Asian), Glasgow (8.3% Asian), and Pike Creek Valley (6.3% Asian). Newark is less Asian than neighboring North Star (12.2% Asian), and Pike Creek (23.7% Asian).

Newark's Hispanic Population

3,131 residents of Newark, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newark is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Newark ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 7.0% to 10.3%.

Newark is more Hispanic than neighboring Glasgow (5.8% Hispanic), Pike Creek Valley (8.2% Hispanic), and North Star (2% Hispanic). Newark is less Hispanic than neighboring Brookside (22% Hispanic), and Pike Creek (10.5% Hispanic).

Newark's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Newark, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newark is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Newark ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Newark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brookside (0% Native American/Other), Glasgow (0.1% Native American/Other), North Star (0% Native American/Other), and Pike Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Newark's Multiracial Population

1,530 residents of Newark, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newark is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Newark ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newark's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Newark's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.0%.

Newark is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookside (2.9% Multiracial), Glasgow (4.2% Multiracial), and North Star (4.2% Multiracial). Newark is less Multiracial than neighboring Pike Creek Valley (6.4% Multiracial), and Pike Creek (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.