Newark City, Delaware
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 28547 residents, 8989 households, and 4497 families in the city. The population density was 3198.6 people per square mile (1234.99/km˛), it is the 11th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 9294 housing units at an average density of 1041.9 per square mile (402.28/km˛). The average household size was 2.43 persons, and the average family size was 2.91 persons. In the city Population was distributed with 12.5% under the age of 18, 43.6% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 22.6 years, the median age of male residents at 23.2 and the median age of female residents at 22. The racial makeup of the city was 24919 White, 1714 Black or African American, 45 American Indian, 1161 Asian, 14 Native Hawaiian, 449 from two or more races and 245 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $48758, it is 23rd wealthiest city by median household income in Delaware. The median income for a family in the city was $75188, it is the eighth wealthiest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $20376, it is the 35th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Delaware. The median income was $9340, Males had a median income of $15625 versus $6850 for females.
In 2000, 15262 pupils and students, of which 43.26% are male and 56.74% are female, 53.46% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 1.61% nursery or pri school, 1.02% kindergarten, 10.58% elementary school, 5.09% high school and 81.69% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 28547 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 28842 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 29034 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 29817 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 29963 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 29983 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 29937 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 29965 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 29723 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 29734 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 29886 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 123 | 123 | 246 |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 64 | 156 |
| Elementary school | 818 | 797 | 1615 |
| High school | 364 | 413 | 777 |
| College or graduate school | 5205 | 7263 | 12468 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark city, Delaware | $48758 | $75188 | $20376 |
| New Castle County, Delaware | $52419 | $62144 | $25413 |
| Delaware, United States | $47381 | $55257 | $23305 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |