Greater Newark PUMA, DE

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2022 Population

110,117

25.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tom Carper

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Representative

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

33.3

4.03% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

12.5%

1.78% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$82,676

20.4% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$306,500

29.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,990

25.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Greater Newark PUMA, DE had a population of 110k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $82,676. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE declined from 148,552 to 110,117, a −25.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $68,686 to $82,676, a 20.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.13%), White (Hispanic) (5.04%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.74%).

21.5% of the households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.2% of the residents in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are University of Delaware (6,477 degrees awarded in 2022), Dawn Career Institute LLC (130873) (354 degrees), and Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC (87 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was $306,500, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Greater Newark PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

Greater Newark PUMA, DE borders Chester County (South) PUMA, PA, Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, Churchmans/New Castle PUMA, DE, South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE, and Cecil County--Elkton PUMA, MD.

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Population & Diversity

Greater Newark PUMA, DE is home to a population of 110k people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 15.5% of Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (17.1k people).

In 2022, there were 2.86 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60k people) in Greater Newark PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.86k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are Spanish (11,050 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,501 households), and Arabic (1,085 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,229

Women

50.5%

55,075

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 111,304 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.2%

2022 Citizenship

91.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 91.2% of Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 91.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greater Newark PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Newark PUMA, DE

White (Non-Hispanic)
60k ± 1.9k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21k ± 1.83k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.86k ± 893

14.3%

Hispanic Population

15.7k people

14.3% of the people in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are hispanic (15.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greater Newark PUMA, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,825 ± 1,492 people
India
2,300 ± 1,165 people
China
1,416 ± 918 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Newark PUMA, DE was Mexico, the natal country of 3,825 Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents, followed by India with 2,300 and China with 1,416.

Foreign-Born Population

15.5%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.1k people

15.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

23.3k people

As of 2022, 15.5% of Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents (17.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 15.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greater Newark PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,050 households (10.6%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,501 households (2.39%)
Arabic
1,085 households (1.04%)

21.5% of the households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was Spanish. 10.6% of the households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,679 ± 341
Gulf War (2001-)
1,087 ± 316
Gulf War (1990s)
788 ± 255

Greater Newark PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greater Newark PUMA, DE employs 54k people. The largest industries in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are Banking & related activities (3,971 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,114 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,941 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($217,605), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($155,872), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($130,224).

Males in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,245. The income inequality in Greater Newark PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,501

Women

50.2%

36,198

Men

49.8%

The workforce of Greater Newark PUMA, DE in 2020 was 72,699 people, with 50.2% woman, and 49.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greater Newark PUMA, DE.

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Occupations

54k

2022 Value

−25.7%

1 Year decline

± −25.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greater Newark PUMA, DE declined at a rate of −25.7%, from 72.7k employees to 54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, are Other managers (1,779 people), Postsecondary teachers (1,513 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Newark PUMA, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54k

2022 Value

−25.7%

1 Year decline

± −25.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greater Newark PUMA, DE declined at a rate of −25.7%, from 72.7k employees to 54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, are Banking & related activities (3,971 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,114 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,941 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greater Newark PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Greater Newark PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,454

Median earning men ± $3,220

$37,314

Median earning women ± $3,070

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,908), Public Administration ($72,540), and Information ($71,429).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Information ($79,485), Wholesale Trade ($74,882), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,720).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Greater Newark PUMA, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greater Newark PUMA, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.991%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Tom Carper

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Greater Newark PUMA, DE

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Greater Newark PUMA, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Greater Newark PUMA, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE awarded 6,928 degrees. The student population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,354 male students and 14,190 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are White (4,386 and 69.6%), followed by Black or African American (567 and 9%), Hispanic or Latino (566 and 8.99%), and Asian (372 and 5.91%).

The largest universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are University of Delaware (6,477 and 93.5%), Dawn Career Institute LLC (130873) (354 and 5.11%), and Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC (87 and 1.26%).

The most popular majors in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are General Business Administration & Management (280 and 4.04%), General Finance (271 and 3.91%), and Other Research & Experimental Psychology (252 and 3.64%).

The median tuition cost in Greater Newark PUMA, DE for a public four year colleges is $13,370 for in-state students and $35,890 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 24,544 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 24,544 students enrolled in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,285 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
234 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
216 degrees awarded
General Finance
271 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Greater Newark PUMA, DE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Delaware
6,477 degrees awarded
Dawn Career Institute LLC (130873)
354 degrees awarded
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design LLC
87 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Delaware with 6,477 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,777 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, which is 0.669 times less than the 4,151 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,386 degrees mean that there were 7.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 567 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($13,370) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.434% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (26.8k), Some college (22.3k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was $306,500 in 2022, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $236,400 to $306,500, a 29.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Newark PUMA, DE is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greater Newark PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greater Newark PUMA, DE is $82,676. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $118,815, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $110,786 and $84,819.

Housing

Property

$306,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,784

$24,445

Median Property Taxes

±$1,227

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greater Newark PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greater Newark PUMA, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2022

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 62.1% of the housing units in Greater Newark PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greater Newark PUMA, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $118,815, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $110,786 and $84,819.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greater Newark PUMA, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,676

Median Household Income

± $4,342

39.4k

Number of Households

± 1,666

In 2022, the median household income of the 39.4k households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE grew to $82,676 from the previous year's value of $68,686.

The following chart displays the households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Greater Newark PUMA, DE

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Greater Newark PUMA, DE

In 2022, the income inequality in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.485% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Greater Newark PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greater Newark PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greater Newark PUMA, DE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (70.3%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (9.65%)

In 2022, 70.3% of workers in Greater Newark PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greater Newark PUMA, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Newark PUMA, DE (12.8k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greater Newark PUMA, DE is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.2% of the population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 53.4% on employee plans, 14.6% on Medicaid, 9.62% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0.895% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1323 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.825% decrease from the previous year (1334 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2188 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

1,323 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,323 patients per year. This represents a 0.825% decrease from the previous year (1,334 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 30.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.83%

Uninsured

53.4%

Employer Coverage

14.6%

Medicaid

9.62%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

0.895%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Newark PUMA, DE grew by 5.8% from 6.45% to 6.83%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greater Newark PUMA, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.