Newark is a city located in New Castle County, Delaware, 12 miles (19 km) west by south of Wilmington. In 1900, 1,213 people lived in Newark, Delaware; 1,913 lived here in 1910. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 28,547. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.
Newark is pronounced and not (like Newark, New Jersey).
Newark is located at 39°40'45" North, 75°45'29" West (39.679111, -75.758040).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.1 km2 (8.9 mi2). 23.1 km2 (8.9 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Originally surrounded by farmland, Newark is now surrounded by housing developments in all directions. To the north are small hills, but in other directions, with some exceptions, the land is flat.
As of the census of 2000, there are 28,547 people, 8,989 households, and 4,494 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,235.7/km2 (3,198.6/mi2). There are 9,294 housing units at an average density of 402.3/km2 (1,041.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 87.29% Caucasian, 6.00% African American, 0.16% Native American, 4.07% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.86% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. 2.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 8,989 households, 20.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% are married couples living together, 7.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% are non-families. 27.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.91.
In the city the population is spread out 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 23 years. For every 100 females there are 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.3 males.
The median household income is $48,758, and the median family income is $75,188. Males have a median income of $45,813 versus $33,165 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,376. 20.1% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Newark was founded by Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers in 1694. The town received a charter from the King of England in 1758, thus officially establishing Newark.
Schools have played a significant role in the history of Newark. A grammar school, founded by Francis Alison in 1743, moved from New London, Pennsylvania to Newark in 1765 becoming the Newark Academy. Among the first graduates from the school included George Read, Thomas McKean, and James Smith, all three of whom would go on to sign the Declaration of Independence. The state granted a charter to a new school in 1833, which was called Newark College. Both schools joined together in following year, becoming Delaware College. Later, it would be renamed the University of Delaware in 1921.
Newark received a license to hold semi-annual fairs and weekly markets for agricultural exchange in 1758. A paper mill, the first sizeable industrial venture in Newark, was created in 1798. Methodists built the first church in 1812 and the railroad arrived in 1837.
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NewarkDelaware.com
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