Newark, Delaware
Newark, Delaware | |
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City of Newark | |
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Coordinates: 39°41′01″N 75°44′59″W / 39.68361°N 75.74972°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Delaware |
County | New Castle |
Founded | 1694 |
Incorporated | 1758 |
Government | |
• Type | Council–manager[1] |
• Deputy Mayor | Travis McDermott EDT) |
ZIP Codes | 19702, 19711-19718, 19725 |
Area code | 302 |
FIPS code | 10-50670 |
GNIS feature ID | 214385[4] |
Major highway | |
Commuter rail | |
Website | www |
Newark (
History
Newark was founded by
Schools have played a significant role in the history of Newark. A
During the American Revolutionary War, British and American forces clashed outside Newark at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Tradition holds that the Battle of Cooch's Bridge was the first instance of the Stars and Stripes being flown in battle.[7]
The state granted a charter to a new school in 1833, which was called Newark College. Newark Academy and Newark College joined together in the following year, becoming Delaware College. The school was forced to close in 1859, but was resuscitated eleven years later under the
Newark received a license from King George II to hold semi-annual fairs and weekly markets for agricultural exchange in 1758. A paper mill, the first sizable industrial venture in Newark, was created around 1798.
One of Newark's major sources of employment and revenue was the Chrysler Newark Assembly plant which was built in 1951. Jamaican reggae star, Bob Marley worked as an assembly-line worker at the plant during his short stint in Delaware in the 1960s.[9] Originally constructed to build tanks for the US Army, the plant was 3.4 million square feet in size. It employed 1,100 employees in 2008 which was down from 2,115 in 2005. This turn was due largely to the decline of sales of the Durango and Aspen vehicle models that were being produced. The plant stood for more than 50 years, providing jobs and revenue to the state of Delaware. The factory produced a wide variety of automobile models during its run. The plant was closed in late 2008 due to the recession and limited demand for larger cars.[10][11]
Geography
Newark is located at 39°41′01″N 75°44′59″W / 39.68361°N 75.74972°W (39.6837226, −75.7496572).
According to the
Parks and natural areas
Newark is surrounded by a large amount of public parkland—over 12,000 acres (49 km2) – although the city is located roughly halfway between Philadelphia (approximately 45 miles (72 km) away) and Baltimore (approximately 55 miles (89 km) away) and is part of densely populated New Castle County. To the south is Iron Hill Park (part of the New Castle County Park System), to the west (in Cecil County, Maryland) is Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, and to the North is White Clay Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve (in Chester County, Pennsylvania). Also nearby is Middle Run Valley Natural Area, which is part of the New Castle County Park System. These parks provide ample hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities. The Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area and large portions of White Clay Creek State Park consist of land formerly owned by the Du Pont family that was later ceded to the states of Maryland and Delaware, respectively.
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The old Bank of Newark Building, 102 E. Main
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Rhodes Pharmacy, 36 E. Main
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St. John the Baptist Church, 200 E. Main
Climate
According to the
Climate data for Newark, Delaware (University of Delaware) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
79 (26) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
85 (29) |
75 (24) |
105 (41) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.5 (5.8) |
45.6 (7.6) |
54.2 (12.3) |
66.9 (19.4) |
75.6 (24.2) |
83.8 (28.8) |
88.6 (31.4) |
86.8 (30.4) |
79.4 (26.3) |
69.1 (20.6) |
56.9 (13.8) |
47.0 (8.3) |
66.4 (19.1) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.8 (1.0) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
54.5 (12.5) |
63.8 (17.7) |
72.6 (22.6) |
77.5 (25.3) |
75.7 (24.3) |
68.9 (20.5) |
57.7 (14.3) |
46.4 (8.0) |
38.4 (3.6) |
55.7 (13.2) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.1 (−3.8) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
32.8 (0.4) |
42.1 (5.6) |
51.9 (11.1) |
61.5 (16.4) |
66.4 (19.1) |
64.7 (18.2) |
58.4 (14.7) |
46.2 (7.9) |
35.9 (2.2) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
45.0 (7.2) |
Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
−12 (−24) |
4 (−16) |
14 (−10) |
28 (−2) |
38 (3) |
41 (5) |
42 (6) |
33 (1) |
23 (−5) |
12 (−11) |
−6 (−21) |
−12 (−24) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.43 (87) |
2.91 (74) |
4.27 (108) |
3.71 (94) |
3.63 (92) |
3.95 (100) |
4.84 (123) |
3.95 (100) |
4.87 (124) |
4.00 (102) |
3.36 (85) |
4.04 (103) |
46.96 (1,193) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 10.7 | 11.4 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 9.8 | 110.5 |
Source: |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1860 | 787 | — | |
1870 | 915 | 16.3% | |
1880 | 1,148 | 25.5% | |
1890 | 1,191 | 3.7% | |
1900 | 1,213 | 1.8% | |
1910 | 1,913 | 57.7% | |
1920 | 2,183 | 14.1% | |
1930 | 3,899 | 78.6% | |
1940 | 4,502 | 15.5% | |
1950 | 6,731 | 49.5% | |
1960 | 11,404 | 69.4% | |
1970 | 21,298 | 86.8% | |
1980 | 25,247 | 18.5% | |
1990 | 25,098 | −0.6% | |
2000 | 28,547 | 13.7% | |
2010 | 31,454 | 10.2% | |
2020 | 30,601 | −2.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[16] |
Census Year | 2021 ACS |
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White | 68.2% |
Black | 8.5% |
Asian | 7.8% |
Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
2 or More | 3.7% |
As of the census
Of the 8,989 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
The median household income was $48,758, and the median family income was $75,188. Males had a median income of $45,813 versus $33,165 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,376. About 4.1% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools
Public education in Newark is managed by the Christina School District and,[19] for regional vocational schools, the New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District. The Christina School District manages public education for Newark and environs, and also for parts of Wilmington.
Christina School District elementary schools (K-5) serving portions of the city limits include:[20]
- Downes Elementary School
- Maclary Elementary School
- McVey Elementary School
- West Park Place Elementary School
- Brookside Elementary School (in nearby Brookside)
Other schools with Newark addresses:
- Gallaher Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Jennie E. Smith Elementary School (grades K-5)
Shue/Medill Middle School, in an unincorporated area, serves most of the Newark city limits while small parts are zoned to Gauger-Cobbs Middle School in Brookside. George Kirk Middle School, also in Brookside, previously served sections.[21]
Newark High School serves almost all of the city limits, with small portions in the south zoned to Glasgow High School.[22] Christiana High School (grades 9-12) has a Newark postal address but does not, as of 2008, serve any of the Newark city limits.
Delaware School for the Deaf (grades K-12), operated by the State of Delaware, is in nearby Brookside.
Newark Charter School is a state-chartered school offering grades K-12.
History of education
Until 1884 Newark's public education system was grades 1-8 only, with Wilmington having the nearest public high school, and with the private Newark Academy being the private option. The Old Newark Comprehensive School served as the first public high school for Newark.[23]
University of Delaware
Newark is home to the
Sports
Newark is a recognized center of US and international
The
The
As of 2022, it is also serves as the headquarters of Combat Zone Wrestling.[27]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Several highways pass through the Newark area.
The City of Newark Parking Division regulates parking in the downtown area of Newark with 457 on-street parking meters, three off-street hourly parking lots offering a total of 577 spaces, and two long-term monthly parking lots offering a total of 151 spaces. The city regulates parking in residential areas of Newark with residential parking permits.[28][29] The University of Delaware regulates parking at various lots and garages on-campus.[28][30]
The closest airport to Newark is the Wilmington Airport in New Castle County. The closest airport to Newark that provides full domestic and international service is Philadelphia International Airport.
Newark has a
Newark is served by
Utilities
The City of Newark Electric Department provides electricity within the city limits. The city's electric department purchases electricity on the wholesale market, serving about 12,800 customers and maintaining 175 miles (282 km) of electric lines.[33] The electric department is a member of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation.[34] The City of Newark Public Works and Water Resources Department provides trash collection, recycling, water, and wastewater service to Newark.[35] Water service is provided to 33,000 customers in Newark, with 91 miles (146 km) of water pipes serving the city.[36] The city's water supply comes from the Newark Reservoir.[37] The city maintains 73 miles (117 km) of sewer lines, with wastewater pumped through the New Castle County system to the Wilmington Regional Wastewater Treatment facility.[36] Natural gas service in Newark is provided by Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon.[38]
Health care
Notable people
- Joe Biden (born 1942), former U.S. Senator; 47th Vice President of the United States, 46th President of the United States
- Tarzan Cooper (1907–1980), professional basketball player
- Harry Coover (1917–2011), inventor
- Dave Douglas, golfer
- Tom Douglas, award-winning Seattle chef
- Joe Flacco, former University of Delaware football player; current Cleveland Browns quarterback
- Anthony Fontana, professional footballer; current midfielder for the Philadelphia Union
- David Grinnage, former North Carolina State University football player; former NFL tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Wilbert L. Gore, chemical engineer and founder of W. L. Gore & Associates
- Orien Harris, former University of Miami football player; former NFL defensive end
- Richard Howell, former governor of New Jersey
- K. C. Keeler, former University of Delaware football coach
- Chad Kuhl, Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Jack Markell, former governor of Delaware
- M. A. Muqtedar Khan, Muslim American intellectual and commentator
- Bilal Nichols, former University of Delaware football player; current Chicago Bears defensive end
- Harold "Tubby" Raymond, College Hall of Fame football coach
- George Thorogood, rock and roll musician
- Johnny Weir, U.S. figure skating champion
- Madinah Wilson-Anton, candidate for the Delaware House of Representatives
- Vic Willis, Hall of Fame baseball player
Media
Radio
- WVUD/91.3: University of Delaware
Magazine
Newspaper
Notes
- ^ Not /ˈnjuːərk/ NEW-ərk as in Newark, New Jersey.
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- ^ "Suburban Elementary Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Suburban Middle Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
Older map: "Christina School District Suburban Feeder Pattern, Grades 7-8". Christina School District. November 21, 2002. Archived from the original on November 21, 2002. Retrieved June 22, 2021. - ^ "Suburban High Schools" (PDF). Christina School District. July 1, 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 27, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
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- ^ "UD Athletics". University of Delaware. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
- ^ "Contact Info". Combat Zone Wrestling.com. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Newark Parking". Newark, Delaware. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ City of Newark Parking Map (Map). Newark, Delaware. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ Parking Map (PDF) (Map). University of Delaware. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- ^ "Delaware State Rail Plan" (PDF). Delaware Department of Transportation. 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
- ^ "Delaware Transit Corporation Announces DART Connect is Coming to Newark" (Press release). DART First State. August 7, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
- ^ "Electrical Engineering". Newark, Delaware. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Members". Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Public Works and Water Resources". Newark, Delaware. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "Water and Wastewater". Newark, Delaware. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
- ^ "Reservoir - Permitted Uses". Newark, Delaware. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ "Gas Delivery Service Area". Delmarva Power. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Brief History of Newark
- A History of Newark, from 1757 to 1888 from Thomans J. Scharf's Chapter on White Clay Creek Hundred in History of Delaware, 1609–1888.
- Official Delaware Tourism Website's list of Newark Attractions Archived September 28, 2007, at the Wayback Machine