How long is the commute from Newark, DE?
Workers who live in Newark, DE take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
14.3% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Newark get to work
| Means of transportation | Newark | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.2% (±3.9 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±1.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.3% (±2.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±2.9 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Newark, the average commute is lower than in New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newark, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Castle County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Newark ranks 24 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newark
| Vehicles available | Newark | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±2.4 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±4.0 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±4.0 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±2.6 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Newark, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Castle County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Newark
| Newark | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±2.9 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±2.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Newark, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from New Castle County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newark
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | — | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Brookside | 2.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Pike Creek Valley | 4.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow | 5.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| North Star | 5.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| London Britain Township | 5.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Bear | 5.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Pike Creek | 5.9 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Elkton | 6.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookside, DE (25.3 minutes), Glasgow, DE (29.1 minutes), North Star, DE (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Hockessin | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | New Castle | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Wilmington Manor | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Bellefonte | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Newport | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 23 | Pike Creek Valley | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Newark | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 25 | Ardencroft | 18.4 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Newark
How long is the average commute in Newark?
Workers who live in Newark, DE take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newark without a car?
9.2% of households in Newark have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newark?
18.8% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Newark worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newark city, Delaware
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Newark city, Delaware (place:50670, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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