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Newark, Delaware

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Population in 2014: 33,008 (100% urban, 0% rural). Population change since 2000: +15.6%
 
Males: 15,366  (46.6%)
Females: 17,642  (53.4%)
Median resident age:  23.3 years
Delaware median age:  39.7 years

Zip codes: 19711, 19716, 19717.

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Estimated median household income in 2015: $54,833 (it was $48,758 in 2000)
Newark:

$54,833
DE:

$61,255

Estimated per capita income in 2015: $24,633 (it was $20,376 in 2000)

Newark city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $277,391 (it was $151,800 in 2000)
Newark:

$277,391
DE:

$240,200

Mean prices in 2015: All housing units: $281,904; Detached houses: $304,288; Townhouses or other attached units: $203,824; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $159,209

Median gross rent in 2015: $1,117.

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  • Races in Newark, DE (2015)

    Newark races chart
    • 24,97775.3%White alone
    • 2,8648.6%Black alone
    • 2,4337.3%Asian alone
    • 2,1106.4%Hispanic
    • 5011.5%Two or more races
    • 640.2%Other race alone
    • 340.1%American Indian alone
    • 60.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Newark detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Newark: 104.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
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Ancestries: Italian (10.6%), Irish (10.1%), German (9.9%), English (6.3%), American (4.3%), Polish (3.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1758

Elevation: 125 feet

Land area: 8.92 square miles.

Population density: 3,698 people per square mile   (average).

Newark,DE real estate house value index trend

Newark, Delaware map

For population 25 years and over in Newark:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 26.6%
  • Unemployed: 12.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Newark city:

  • Never married: 62.7%
  • Now married: 28.5%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 5.0%

3,395 residents are foreign born (3.1% Asia, 2.0% Europe, 1.5% Latin America).

This city:

10.2%
Delaware:

8.7%



According to our research of Delaware and other state lists there were 151 registered sex offenders living in Newark, Delaware as of July 20, 2017.
The ratio of number of residents in Newark to the number of sex offenders is 214 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,083 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,699 (0.6%)

Newark satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Greater Newark, DE (0.8 miles , pop. 67,114).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Philadelphia, PA (39.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Greater Newark, DE (0.9 miles ), Brookside, DE (1.5 miles ), Upper Christiana, DE (2.0 miles ), Pike Creek Valley, DE (2.2 miles ), Pike Creek, DE (2.2 miles ), Glasgow, DE (2.3 miles ), Bear, DE (2.4 miles ), North Star, DE (2.4 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 72 buildings, average cost: $82,000
  • 1999: 48 buildings, average cost: $93,800
  • 2000: 61 buildings, average cost: $101,200
  • 2001: 50 buildings, average cost: $104,700
  • 2002: 61 buildings, average cost: $94,500
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2004: 17 buildings, average cost: $137,200
  • 2005: 14 buildings, average cost: $163,600
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $154,800
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $246,200
  • 2008: 17 buildings, average cost: $156,300
  • 2009: 12 buildings, average cost: $135,500
  • 2010: 9 buildings, average cost: $115,600
  • 2011: 37 buildings, average cost: $76,500
  • 2012: 36 buildings, average cost: $77,300
  • 2013: 75 buildings, average cost: $147,100
  • 2014: 76 buildings, average cost: $121,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 39.68 N, Longitude: 75.76 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +16,829 (+50.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 5,150 (35.9%)

Area code: 302

Newark household income distribution Newark home values distribution

Crime rates in Newark by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Murders 000110001110010
per 100,000 0.00.00.03.33.30.00.00.03.33.33.10.00.03.00.0
Rapes 8131114181410971078758
per 100,000 27.644.236.546.259.446.033.229.923.332.722.025.021.415.224.0
Robberies 285470514878605747394343303335
per 100,000 96.5183.6232.0168.4158.4256.5199.0189.3156.8127.7135.3134.591.8100.6104.8
Assaults 981158784939111010670898079806545
per 100,000 337.9391.0288.4277.3307.0299.2364.7352.0233.5291.4251.8247.1244.8198.1134.8
Burglaries 22022317124819721520019216318517917710310068
per 100,000 758.5758.1566.8818.7650.3706.9663.2637.6543.6605.7563.3553.7315.2304.8203.6
Theft 1,024873929959806840814888755733746806710613535
per 100,000 3,530.42,968.03,079.13,166.02,660.62,761.82,699.12,948.72,518.12,399.92,347.72,521.52,173.01,868.21,602.2
Auto thefts 95113864985114697740292434143225
per 100,000 327.5384.2285.0161.8280.6374.8228.8255.7133.494.975.5106.442.897.574.9
Arson 1019141191071191156286
per 100,000 34.564.646.436.329.732.923.236.530.036.015.718.86.124.418.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 286.7) 305.0333.8307.7346.4337.5363.5331.9334.1268.5275.3254.2257.9206.1191.9161.9

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime rate in Newark detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 87 (69 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.07
Delaware average:

2.37

Newark tourist attractions:

Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

5.1%
Delaware:

4.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +1,590 (+5.9%).
Most common industries in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Educational services (24%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Manufacturing (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Construction (4%)
  • Educational services (27%)
  • Health care and social assistance (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Manufacturing (4%)
Most common occupations in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Education, training, and library occupations (11%)
  • Management occupations (11%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (10%)
  • Sales and related occupations (10%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (9%)
  • Computer and mathematical occupations (7%)
  • Life, physical, and social science occupations (6%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (17%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (15%)
  • Sales and related occupations (13%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (12%)
  • Management occupations (8%)
  • Personal care and service occupations (7%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (5%)

Work and jobs in Newark: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Newark, Delaware

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Newark-area historical tornado activity is above Delaware state average. It is 11% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1994, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the Newark city center injured 11 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/28/1961, a category F3 tornado 10.0 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Newark-area historical earthquake activity is near Delaware state average. It is 86% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 47.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 46.7 miles away from Newark center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 273.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 304.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 185.4 miles away from Newark center
On 8/26/2003 at 18:24:18, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.5 ML, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in New Castle County (13) is near the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Snowstorms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Newark topographic map

Birthplace of: Jack Markell - Delaware politician, John W. O'Daniel - Army general, Colin Burns - Soccer player, John G. McCullough - Politician, William G. Whiteley - Politician and judge, Conway Hayman - Football player and coach, Dave Sheridan (actor) - Film actor, Tom Douglas - Chef, Brandy Davis - Baseball player, Chuck Treece - Musician.

Main business address for: STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTICS INC/DE/ (MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS), ARTESIAN RESOURCES CORP (WATER SUPPLY).

Hospitals in Newark:

  • CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD)
  • ROCKFORD CENTER (100 ROCKFORD DRIVE)
  • SEASONS HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE OF MARYLAND (300 BIDDLE ROAD, SUITE 205)
  • VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION ATLANTIC (100 COMMERCE DRIVE SUITE 302)

Nursing Homes in Newark:

  • CHURCHMAN VILLAGE (4949 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD)
  • EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR CHILDREN (11 INDEPENDENCE WAY)
  • JEANNE JUGAN RESIDENCE (185 SALEM CHURCH ROAD)
  • MILLCROFT (255 POSSUM PARK ROAD)
  • NEWARK MANOR NURSING HOME (254 WEST MAIN STREET)

Dialysis Facilities in Newark:

  • CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM (HEMODIALYSIS UNIT, CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE BRANDYWINE HOME THERAPIES (4923 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CHRISTIANA (UNIVERSITY PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER)

Home Health Centers in Newark:

  • HEARTLAND HOME HEALTH CARE AND HOSPICE (256 CHAPMAN ROAD, SUITE 102)
  • NEURO CARE CONSULTANTS (201 RUTHAR DRIVE, STE 5, FORUM 2000)

Heliports located in Newark:

Amtrak station:

NEWARK (429 S. COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Newark:

  • 18 miles: Salem 2 in Salem, NJ.
  • 18 miles: Hope Creek in Salem, NJ.
  • 18 miles: Salem 1 in Salem, NJ.

Colleges/Universities in Newark:

  • University of Delaware (Full-time enrollment: 20,078; Location: 104 Hullihen Hall; Public; Website: www.udel.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Strayer University-Delaware (FT enrollment: 266; Location: 240 Continental Dr Ste 108; Private, for-profit; Website: www.strayer.edu/delaware/christiana; Offers Master's degree)
  • Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware (FT enrollment: 200; Location: 1420 Pulaski Hwy; Private, for-profit; Website: delaware.paulmitchell.edu/newark-de)
  • Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design (FT enrollment: 186; Location: 211 Louviers Drive; Private, for-profit; Website: schillingdouglas.com/)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Newark:

  • Wilmington University (about 10 miles; New Castle, DE; Full-time enrollment: 10,072)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Stanton/Wilmington (about 12 miles; Wilmington, DE; FT enrollment: 4,972)
  • Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (about 13 miles; Lincoln University, PA; FT enrollment: 2,042)
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania (about 21 miles; West Chester, PA; FT enrollment: 14,492)
  • Neumann University (about 22 miles; Aston, PA; FT enrollment: 2,622)
  • Widener University-Main Campus (about 25 miles; Chester, PA; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • Immaculata University (about 27 miles; Immaculata, PA; FT enrollment: 2,912)

Public high schools in Newark:

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Newark:

Private elementary/middle schools in Newark:

  • THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL (Students: 752, Location: 1300 PAPER MILL RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • CHRIST THE TEACHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Students: 622, Location: 2451 FRAZER RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • HOLY ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 427, Location: 82 POSSUM PARK RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • PIKE CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 131, Location: 199 POLLY DRUMMOND HILL RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF DELAWARE (Students: 106, Location: 22 PRESTBURY SQ, Grades: PK-6)
  • LEARNING EXPRESS ACADEMY (Students: 96, Location: 302 DARLING ST, Grades: KG-5)
  • TLK ACADEMY (Students: 96, Location: 22 PEOPLES PLAZA, Grades: PK-5)
  • TUTOR TIME CHILD CARE (Students: 87, Location: 491 S HARMONY RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • THE COLLEGE SCHOOL (Students: 61, Location: 459 WYOMING RD, Grades: 1-8)
See full list of schools located in Newark

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • CHRISTIANA MEDICAL CENTER IS THE MAJOR HOSPITAL IN THE NEWARK DELAWARE AREA
  • CHRISTIANA MEDICAL CENTER IS THE MAJOR HOSPITAL IN THE NEWARK DELAWARE AREA
  • Newark United Methodist Church which is located in the heart of Newark at 69 East Main Street added by Deede Cataldi
  • Churches: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Newark is located at 420 Willa Road, Newark DE 19711

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Notable locations in Newark: Diamond State Industrial Park (A), Newark Country Club (B), University of Delaware Louise and David Roselle Center for the Arts - Parking Garage (C), Newark Interstate Business Park (D), Sandy Brae Industrial Park (E), University of Delaware Trabant University Center Garage (F), University of Delaware Perkins Student Center Garage (G), Delaware Technology Park (H), Newark Senior Center (I), Newark Free Library (J), Rohm and Haas Electric Materials Emergency Response Team (K), Delaware Geological Survey Annex (L), Delaware Geological Survey (M), University of Delaware Gold Ice Arena (N), University of Delaware Fred Rust Ice Arena (O), University of Delaware Morris Library (P), University of Delaware American Philosophical Association (Q), Urgent Ambulance Service (R), Newark City Hall (S), New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic Station 9 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Newark Shopping Center (1), College Square Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Newark include: New Ark United Church of Christ (A), University of Delaware Catholic Campus Ministry (B), Newark United Methodist Church (C), University of Delaware Hillel House (D), University of Delaware Baptist Student Ministry (E), Prayer Temple Church of God in Christ (F), Mount Zion United African Methodist Episcopal Church (G), University of Delaware Presbyterian Campus Ministry (H), Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Johns Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bogy Run (A), Fairfield Run (B), Persimmon Run (C), West Branch Christina River (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Newark include: McKees Park (1), Lumbrook Park (2), White Chapel Park (3), Kells Park (4), Rittenhouse Park (5), Coverdale Park (6), Fairfield Crest Park (7), Fairfield Park (8), Rahway Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Iron Hill Musuem (Museums; 1355 Old Baltimore Pke), New Castle County - Libraries (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 750 Library Avenue), International Reading Association (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 800 Barksdale Road), Cue and Cushion Billiards (Amusement & Theme Parks; 31 Chestnut Hill Plaza), Delaware Preservation Fund Inc (2350 Pulaski Hwy), Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitor Center (530 Jfk Memorial Highway), Mid-Atlantic Travel Agency (Tours & Charters; 875 Aaa Boulevard), Creative Travel (Tours & Charters; 908 Old Harmony Road), Independent Travel Consulting (Tours & Charters; 30 Thornhollow Road).

Hotels: Hawthorn Suites Ltd - Newark (De) (410 Eagle Run Rd), Residence Inn Wilmington - Newark (240 Chapman Road), Ashley's (100 Continental Drive), Best Western (260 N Chapman Road), Residence Inn by Marriott (240 Chapman Road), Hampton Inn Wilmington/Newark (3 Concord Lane), Embassy Suites Newark-Wilmington South (654 South College Avenue), Courtyard by Marriott (400 Pencader Way), Comfort Suites (56 South Old Baltimore Pike).

New Castle County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 117. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

117
U.S.:

75

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.299. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.299
U.S.:

0.293

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 10.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

6.4

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.766. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.766
U.S.:

1.912

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 28.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 16.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.3
U.S.:

20.0

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 9.28. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.28
U.S.:

9.35

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 0.00001. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00001
U.S.:

0.01376
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 25.6%
(24.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.6% for Black residents, 33.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.8% for other race residents, 17.5% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Delaware:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  46.3%
Whole state:  67.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.4%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Newark in 2010:

  • 7,060 people in college/university student housing
  • 37 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 25 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional facilities

People in group quarters in Newark in 2000:

  • 6,570 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 141 people in nursing homes
  • 9 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 2 people in other nonhousehold living situations

Newark, Delaware environmental map by EPA

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Banks with most branches in Newark (2011 data):

  • PNC Bank, National Association: 7 branches. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Chestnut Hill Plaza Branch, Newark Louviers, Newark Acme Branch, Newark Branch, Ogletown Acme Branch. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB: Cash Connect Branch, Cash Connect Branch, University Plaza Branch, College Square Branch, Glasgow Branch. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $4,281.1 mil, Deposits: $3,150.2 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Meadowood Branch, Glasgow Branch, Newark Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Newark Branch, 102 Astro Branch, Suburban Plaza Branch. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • Bank of America, National Association: New Castle County De Mobile Unite#2 at 0, branch established on 2011/05/12; New Castle County De Mobile Unit#1 at 0, branch established on 2011/05/09. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • TD Bank, National Association: Newark, De Branch at 230 E. Delaware Avenue, branch established on 2007/01/13; Hygeia Branch at 101 Hygeia Drive, branch established on 2002/09/28. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Chase Bank USA, National Association: Chase Bank Usa, National Association at 200 White Clay Center Drive, branch established on 1982/02/11. Info updated 2007/06/12: Bank assets: $121,748.6 mil, Deposits: $48,797.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Credit-Card Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • BNY Mellon Trust of Delaware: Bny Mellon Trust Of Delaware at 700 White Clay Center, branch established on 1983/12/31. Info updated 2008/08/28: Bank assets: $228.8 mil, Deposits: $123.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation, The
  • 3 other banks with 3 local branches

Educational Attainment (%) in 2015

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2015

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
Delaware average:

11.9

Newark travel time to work - commute Newark mode of transportation to work chart

Presidential Elections Results

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Neighborhoods in Newark:

(Newark, Delaware Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Newark city (based on New Castle County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic138,17233
Mainline Protestant48,124125
Evangelical Protestant32,993169
Other22,67245
Black Protestant7,21236
Orthodox1,1665
None288,140-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 82
New Castle County:

1.56 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 71
New Castle County:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Delaware:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 112
New Castle County:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 337
Here:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.0%
Delaware:

9.0%
Adult obesity rate:
New Castle County:

26.7%
Delaware:

27.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.3%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Newark:

53.9%
Delaware:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Newark:

27.1
Delaware:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.6%
Delaware:

21.1%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.8%
Delaware:

10.9%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Newark:

6.9
Delaware:

6.8

Overweight people:
Newark:

26.5%
Delaware:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

61.9%
Delaware:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.2%
State:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Newark, DE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2013)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 10$52,886$63,4631$5,221
Other Government Administration 9$58,222$77,6299$8,265
Judicial and Legal 3$12,830$51,3205$8,068
Police Protection - Officers 68$451,811$79,7310$0
Police - Other 6$24,106$48,2128$16,251
Fire - Other 1$5,041$60,4920$0
Streets and Highways 18$38,003$25,3351$2,106
Health 1$4,525$54,3000$0
Solid Waste Management 12$52,177$52,1770$0
Sewerage 2$8,378$50,2680$0
Parks and Recreation 17$85,817$60,57745$17,123
Housing and Community Development(Local) 2$9,870$59,2200$0
Natural Resources 1$5,411$64,9320$0
Water Supply 17$96,382$68,0340$0
Electric Power 21$129,920$74,2400$0
Other and Unallocable 34$160,535$56,65923$28,233
Totals for Government 222$1,195,914$64,64492$85,267

Newark government finances - Expenditure in 2004 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $5,951,000 ($180.29)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,042,000 ($31.57)
    Regular Highways: $303,000 ($9.18)
    Electric Utilities: $303,000 ($9.18)
    Parking Facilities: $239,000 ($7.24)
    General Public Buildings: $84,000 ($2.54)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $25,661,000 ($777.42)
    Police Protection: $6,176,000 ($187.11)
    Water Utilities: $3,345,000 ($101.34)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,954,000 ($59.20)
    Central Staff Services: $1,905,000 ($57.71)
    Regular Highways: $1,575,000 ($47.72)
    Financial Administration: $1,542,000 ($46.72)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,336,000 ($40.48)
    General - Other: $1,034,000 ($31.33)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $843,000 ($25.54)
    Parking Facilities: $399,000 ($12.09)
    Housing & Community Development: $340,000 ($10.30)
    Sewerage: $324,000 ($9.82)
    Fire Protection: $37,000 ($1.12)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $243,000 ($7.36)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Sewerage: $2,880,000 ($87.25)
  • Intergovernmental to State - Solid Waste Management: $696,000 ($21.09)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Solid Waste Management: $405,000 ($12.27)
    Regular Highways: $285,000 ($8.63)
    Electric Utilities: $273,000 ($8.27)
    Police Protection: $255,000 ($7.73)
    Financial Administration: $173,000 ($5.24)
    General Public Building: $36,000 ($1.09)
    Parks & Recreation: $36,000 ($1.09)
    Water Utilities: $33,000 ($1.00)
    Parking Facilities: $18,000 ($0.55)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($0.36)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($0.06)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $11,842,000 ($358.76)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $693,000 ($20.99)

Newark government finances - Revenue in 2004 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $4,213,000 ($127.64)
    Parking Facilities: $857,000 ($25.96)
    Parks & Recreation: $476,000 ($14.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $201,000 ($6.09)
    All Other: $107,000 ($3.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $340,000 ($10.30)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,527,000 ($46.26)
    Interest Earnings: $998,000 ($30.24)
    Special Assessments: $13,000 ($0.39)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $31,313,000 ($948.65)
    Water Utilities: $4,654,000 ($141.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $1,693,000 ($51.29)
    Highways: $620,000 ($18.78)
    General Support: $204,000 ($6.18)
    Transit Utilities: $124,000 ($3.76)
  • Tax - Property: $4,637,000 ($140.48)
    NEC: $1,654,000 ($50.11)

Newark government finances - Debt in 2004 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $18,600,000 ($563.50)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $5,300,000 ($160.57)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $17,925,000 ($543.05)
    Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $4,820,000 ($146.03)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $675,000 ($20.45)
    Other, NEC: $480,000 ($14.54)

Newark government finances - Cash and Securities in 2004 (per resident):

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $6,108,000 ($185.05)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $24,882,000 ($753.82)

4.41% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($48,280 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.41%
Delaware average:

5.01%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($770 average AGI)
New Castle County:

0.05%
Delaware average:

0.07%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Delaware County, PA  0.37% ($44,388 average AGI)
from Philadelphia County, PA  0.31% ($44,643)
from Kent County, DE  0.29% ($36,003)


4.47% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($54,209 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.47%
Delaware average:

4.68%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,005 average AGI)
New Castle County:

0.06%
Delaware average:

0.09%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Kent County, DE  0.36% ($37,860 average AGI)
to Chester County, PA  0.28% ($81,288)
to Philadelphia County, PA  0.27% ($41,502)

Strongest AM radio stations in Newark:

  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WAMS (1260 AM; 1 kW; NEWARK, DE; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMC (1380 AM; 5 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRAN)
  • WNWR (1540 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPHT (1210 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDEL (1150 AM; 5 kW; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WXHL (1550 AM; 1 kW; ELKTON, MD; Owner: PRIORITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Newark:

  • WVUD (91.3 FM; NEWARK, DE; Owner: UNIVERSITYOF DELAWARE)
  • WOEL-FM (89.9 FM; ELKTON, MD; Owner: MARANATHA BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WPLY (100.3 FM; MEDIA, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WSTW (93.7 FM; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBR-FM (99.5 FM; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WXCY (103.7 FM; HAVRE DE GRACE, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMWX (95.7 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WMGK (102.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOGL (98.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDAC (94.5 FM; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: WDAC RADIO COMPANY)
  • WMHS (88.1 FM; PIKE CREEK, DE; Owner: RED CLAY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • WSNI-FM (104.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEB (101.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WEAZ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WRTI (90.1 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV. OF THE COMMONWEALTH, ET)
  • WPHI-FM (103.9 FM; JENKINTOWN, PA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXHL-FM (89.1 FM; CHRISTIANA, DE; Owner: PRIORITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WXPN (88.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNA.)
  • WHYY-FM (90.9 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WIOV-FM (105.1 FM; EPHRATA, PA; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF LANCASTER, INC.)
  • WXTU (92.5 FM; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: WXTU LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

TV broadcast stations around Newark:

  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KYW-TV (Channel 3; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPHL-TV (Channel 17; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WPPX (Channel 61; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PAXSON PHILADELPHIA LICENSE, INC.)
  • WPVI-TV (Channel 6; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WPSG (Channel 57; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA INC.)
  • WCAU (Channel 10; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WCAU-TV), L.P.)
  • WGTW (Channel 48; BURLINGTON, NJ; Owner: BRUNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJT-LP (Channel 7; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION NETWORK, INC)
  • WYBE (Channel 35; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC MEDIA OF PHILADELPHIA, INC.)
  • WHYY-TV (Channel 12; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WTXF-TV (Channel 29; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: FOX TV STATIONS OF PHILADELPHIA)
  • WUVP (Channel 65; VINELAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION PHILADELPHIA LLC)
  • WMCN-TV (Channel 53; ATLANTIC CITY, NJ; Owner: LENFEST BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W40AZ (Channel 40; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W55BT (Channel 55; TALLEYVILLE, DE; Owner: MEDIACASTING LLC)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Newark fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2014 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 43Number of bridges
  • 248m814ftTotal length
  • $13,605,000Total costs
  • 1,138,549Total average daily traffic
  • 88,970Total average daily truck traffic

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 201960-1969
  • 111970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22010-2015
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Newark, DE
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Newark)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 170 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Newark, DE)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 50 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 351 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Newark)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 7 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Newark)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 421 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED50$211,98783$245,650374$196,85528$85,6213$3,751,67357$250,7140$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$236,2155$226,28232$264,3489$44,1010$03$953,1200$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$164,71413$166,195112$203,07319$38,2460$017$170,8272$32,030
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN5$241,3667$165,46153$202,5095$49,7260$03$198,2600$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$133,3404$219,35015$211,7612$103,5600$01$339,9600$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 11 tracts in Newark, DE

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 3 full and 7 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED9$263,0809$242,5260$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$193,5005$216,2201$142,830
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$177,4205$196,2720$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$130,9000$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newark and their reported violations in the past:

ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY (Population served: 211,494, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 and -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUN-20-2011), St Public Notif requested (JUN-21-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-21-2011), St Public Notif requested (AUG-02-2011), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-02-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2012)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2011 and MAR-2011, Contaminant: Combined Radium (-226 and -228). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-08-2011), St Formal NOV issued (APR-08-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-26-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-16-2007), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JAN-01-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-27-2012), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-27-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-18-2012)
  • Monitoring, Routine (IDSE) - In OCT-01-2006, Contaminant: DBP STAGE 2. Follow-up actions: Fed Compliance achieved (AUG-03-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
SOUTH BETHANY (Population served: 16,119, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-03-2009), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-03-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-23-2009)
CHURCH CREEK (Population served: 5,661, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (SEP-22-2008), St Public Notif requested (SEP-22-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2008), St Public Notif received (DEC-05-2008)
MEADOWVIEW / HIGHLAND (Address: 664 CHURCHMANS ROAD , Serves MD, Population served: 3,500, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-10-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-23-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2010 and DEC-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-10-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-10-2011), St Compliance achieved (FEB-23-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
DELAWARE CORRECTIONAL CENTER (Population served: 2,000, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JAN-01-1994, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
BURTONWOOD (Population served: 1,509, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2010), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-21-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-14-2012)
PINE HILLS (Address: 664 CHURCHMANS ROAD , Serves MD, Population served: 800, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-25-2011)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2008)
  • One minor monitoring violation
PORT DEPOSIT (Address: 664 CHURCHMANS ROAD , Serves MD, Population served: 725, Surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: CARBON, TOTAL. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-29-2012), St Compliance achieved (NOV-30-2012)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (LT2) - In APR-2009, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: Fed FAO issued (AUG-12-2009), Fed Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2009)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-14-2008)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Newark that have no violations reported:

  • NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 36,450, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
  • FOX HUNTER CROSSING (Population served: 9,588, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • THOMAS COVE (Population served: 5,319, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HERON BAY (Population served: 2,451, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS (Population served: 1,500, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WINDSONG FARMS (Population served: 1,014, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WICKSFIELD (Population served: 981, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
  • BEAVER CREEK (Population served: 750, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • AUGUSTINE CREEK (Population served: 601, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DEER MEADOWS (Population served: 480, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 851
  • Hazardous Condition: 375
  • Service Call: 8
  • Good Intent Call: 15

Incident types - Newark

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Newark, DE

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Newark, Delaware:

  • Best Western Delaware Inn & Conf Ctr, 260 Chapman Rd, Newark, Delaware 19702 , Phone: (302) 738-3400, Fax: (302) 738-3414
  • Rodeway Inn, 1120 S College Ave, Newark, Delaware 19713 , Phone: (302) 731-3132, Fax: (302) 731-3133
  • Hampton Inn-wilmington/newark, 3 Concord Ln, Newark, Delaware 19713 , Phone: (302) 737-3900, Fax: (302) 737-2630
  • Econo Lodge, 100 Mcintosh Plz, Newark, Delaware 19713 , Phone: (302) 453-9100, Fax: (302) 453-9114
  • Wilmington Newark Residence Inn By Marriott, 240 Chapman Rd, Newark, Delaware 19702 , Phone: (302) 453-9200, Fax: (302) 453-8122
  • Red Roof Inn & Suites - University, 1119 S College Ave, Newark, Delaware 19713 , Phone: (302) 368-8521, Fax: (302) 368-9868
  • Extended Stay America - Newark - Christiana - Wilmington, 333 Continental Dr, Newark, Delaware 19713 , Phone: (302) 283-0800, Fax: (302) 283-0804
  • Baymont Inn & Suites, 630 S College Ave, Newark, Delaware 19713 , Phone: (302) 453-1700
  • 8 other hotels and motels
All 16 fire-safe hotels and motels in Newark, Delaware
Most common first names in Newark, DE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John49372.5 years
Mary44380.1 years
William43173.3 years
James32870.6 years
Robert29769.4 years
Charles27073.3 years
Joseph23072.7 years
George23073.8 years
Helen22279.9 years
Margaret21179.9 years
Most common last names in Newark, DE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith16875.9 years
Johnson10272.5 years
Brown9974.0 years
Jones8672.7 years
Williams7773.6 years
Miller7475.1 years
Davis6972.3 years
Taylor6772.8 years
Moore6672.7 years
Wilson6672.9 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (59%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)
Businesses in Newark, DE
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven5Kmart1
ALDO1Kohl's1
AT&T4Kroger2
Abercrombie & Fitch1La-Z-Boy2
Advance Auto Parts2Lane Furniture1
Aeropostale2LensCrafters1
Aerosoles1Little Caesars Pizza1
American Eagle Outfitters1Lowe's1
Ann Taylor2Macy's1
Apple Store1Marriott5
Applebee's3MasterBrand Cabinets12
Arby's2Mazda1
Avenue1McDonald's4
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill1Men's Wearhouse2
Bakers1Motherhood Maternity3
Banana Republic1New Balance5
Barnes & Noble1Nike7
Baskin-Robbins1Nissan1
Bath & Body Works1Office Depot1
Bebe1Old Country Buffet1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Outback1
Blockbuster1Outback Steakhouse1
Brookstone1Pac Sun1
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards1Panera Bread1
Buffalo Wild Wings1Papa John's Pizza3
Burger King5Pathmark1
Burlington Coat Factory1Payless2
Buybuy BABY1Penske1
Cache1PetSmart1
Chevrolet1Pier 1 Imports1
Chick-Fil-A2Pizza Hut2
Cinnabon 2Popeyes1
Clarks1Pottery Barn1
Cold Stone Creamery2Quiznos2
Coldwater Creek1RadioShack3
Comfort Inn1Ramada1
Costco1Red Lobster1
Cricket Wireless2Red Robin1
Curves2Red Roof Inn1
DHL1Rite Aid7
Dairy Queen2Ruby Tuesday1
Days Inn1Safeway1
Dennys1Sears3
Domino's Pizza4Sephora1
Dunkin Donuts11Sleep Inn1
Econo Lodge1Spencer Gifts1
Express1Sprint Nextel3
FedEx17Staples2
Ford1Starbucks6
Forever 211Subaru1
GNC5Subway6
GameStop3Super 81
Gap2Superfresh1
Goodwill1T-Mobile6
Gymboree1T.G.I. Driday's1
H&M1Taco Bell1
H&R Block2Talbots1
Hilton3Target1
Holiday Inn2The Cheesecake Factory1
Home Depot3The Limited1
Homestead Studio Suites1The Room Place1
Honda1Toyota1
Hot Topic1Toys"R"Us2
Howard Johnson1U-Haul7
Hyundai1UPS23
IHOP1Urban Outfitters1
J. Jill1Vans4
J.Crew1Verizon Wireless3
JCPenney1Victoria's Secret1
JoS. A. Bank1Vons1
Jones New York4Walgreens9
Journeys1Wendy's4
Justice1YMCA2
KFC1

Newark compared to Delaware state average:

  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Newark on our top lists:

  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most recent year of entry for the foreign-born population (2,000+ people)+"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Life, physical, and social science occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Education, training, and library occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities where the highest percentage of females (15+ years) which never married (with at least 1,000 females in this group)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: Educational services (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #51 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest average weight of females"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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  • Hajime Sakai (74)
  • Norman Herron (63)
  • Black & Decker Inc. (39)
  • Neville Everton Drysdale (35)
  • Albert L. Lu (34)
  • Joseph J. Zaher (31)
  • Thomas Martin Stevenson (31)
  • Dennis Flint (28)
  • Jiacheng Zhou (27)

Total of 2516 patent applications in 2008-2017.

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