Greater Newark PUMA, DE

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2024 Population
109,864
US Senator
Chris Coons
Democratic Party
US Senator
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic Party
US Representative
Sarah McBride
Democratic Party
2024 Poverty Rate
12.9%
2.32% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$89,429
3.22% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$348,000
6.32% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
53,647
0.635% 1-year decline

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21.9% 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.

91.8% of the residents in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are University of Delaware (6,485 degrees awarded in 2023), Dawn Career Institute LLC (359 degrees), and Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design (163 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was $348,000, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Greater Newark PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Greater Newark PUMA, DE is home to a population of 110k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.6% of Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (17.2k people).

In 2024, there were 2.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.5k people) in Greater Newark PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.62k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are Spanish (10,970 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,097 households), and Arabic (1,183 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,543
Women
51%
53,304
Men
49%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 108,847 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

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Citizenship

91.8%
2024 Citizenship
91.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.8% of Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 91.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Newark PUMA, DE
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    57.5k ± 2.04k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    21.6k ± 2.03k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.62k ± 1.03k
14.6%
Hispanic Population
16.1k people

In 2024, there were 2.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.5k people) in Greater Newark PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.62k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

14.6% of the people in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are hispanic (16.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,966 ± 1,319 people
  2. India
    1,753 ± 1,020 people
  3. China
    1,565 ± 964 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Newark PUMA, DE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,966 Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents, followed by India with 1,753 and China with 1,565.

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Foreign-Born Population

15.6%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
17.2k people
16%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
17.6k people

As of 2024, 15.6% of Greater Newark PUMA, DE residents (17.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    10,970 households (10.5%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    2,097 households (2.01%)
  3. Arabic
    1,183 households (1.14%)

21.9% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was Spanish. 10.5% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,395 ± 396
  2. Vietnam
    1,248 ± 293
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    687 ± 221

Greater Newark PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Greater Newark PUMA, DE employs 53.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Greater Newark PUMA, DE were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,241 people), Construction (3,090 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,824 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($267,591), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($137,489), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($132,952).

Males in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,843. The income inequality in Greater Newark PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,131
Women
48.7%
27,516
Men
51.3%

The workforce of Greater Newark PUMA, DE in 2023 was 53,647 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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Occupations

53.6k
2023 Value
−0.635%
1 Year decline
± −0.635%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greater Newark PUMA, DE declined at a rate of −0.635%, from 54k employees to 53.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, are Postsecondary teachers (1,580 people), Other managers (1,466 people), and Retail salespersons (1,253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Newark PUMA, DE.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.6k
2023 Value
−0.635%
1 Year decline
± −0.635%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greater Newark PUMA, DE declined at a rate of −0.635%, from 54k employees to 53.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,241 people), Construction (3,090 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,824 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$56,040
Median earning men ± $3,570
$40,985
Median earning women ± $2,854

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($105,262), Public Administration ($93,165), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,692).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($136,000), Wholesale Trade ($82,094), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,657).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester 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 Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (56.5%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons
Senator from Delaware2
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.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator from Delaware1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

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

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Greater Newark PUMA, DE

Sarah McBride
District at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Greater Newark PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE awarded 7,015 degrees. The student population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 10,217 male students and 14,580 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are White (4,377 and 67.9%), Black or African American (695 and 10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (565 and 8.77%), and Asian (366 and 5.68%).

The largest universities in Greater Newark PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are University of Delaware (6,485 and 92.4%), Dawn Career Institute LLC (359 and 5.12%), and Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design (163 and 2.32%).

The most popular majors in Greater Newark PUMA, DE are General Finance (319 and 4.55%), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (244 and 3.48%), and General Business Administration & Management (237 and 3.38%).

The median tuition cost in Greater Newark PUMA, DE for a public four year colleges is $14,040 for in-state students and $37,680 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 65.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 24,797 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 24,797 students enrolled in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,998 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Marketing & Marketing Management
    230 degrees awarded
  2. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
    226 degrees awarded
  3. General Finance
    319 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 230 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Delaware
    6,485 degrees awarded
  2. Dawn Career Institute LLC
    359 degrees awarded
  3. Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
    163 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Delaware with 6,485 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,850 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Newark PUMA, DE, which is 0.684 times less than the 4,165 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,377 degrees mean that there were 6.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 695 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($14,040) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,040) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.632% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.468% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (25.6k), Some college (23.9k), and Bachelors Degree (15.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was $348,000 in 2024, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $327,300 to $348,000, a 6.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Newark PUMA, DE is 61.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 22 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.

Housing

Property

$348,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,304
$24,435
Median Property Taxes
±$1,188

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 $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

61.9%
Homeownership
2024
68.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 61.9% of the housing units in Greater Newark PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$89,429
Median Household Income
± $4,143
39.5k
Number of Households
± 1,813

In 2024, the median household income of the 39.5k households in Greater Newark PUMA, DE grew to $89,429 from the previous year's value of $86,640.

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Wage Distribution

0.442
2023 Wage GINI in Greater Newark PUMA, DE
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Greater Newark PUMA, DE

In 2023, the income inequality in Greater Newark PUMA, DE was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.89% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Greater Newark PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greater Newark PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (66.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.6%)
  3. Carpooled (8.17%)

In 2024, 66.4% of workers in Greater Newark PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (8.17%).

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Commute Time

22 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in Greater Newark PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Newark PUMA, DE (13.1k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 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 Hispanic and Black.

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.

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Health

93.5% of the population of Greater Newark PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 54.2% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 9.96% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1,356 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 296 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,356 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,356 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,356 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 30.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.46%
Uninsured
54.2%
Employer Coverage
13.9%
Medicaid
9.96%
Medicare
14.3%
Non-Group
1.12%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Newark PUMA, DE declined by 3.98% from 6.73% to 6.46%.

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