| Newark, California | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Pushpin Map: | USA San Francisco Bay Area#California#USA |
| Coordinates: | 37.5333°N -124°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Alameda |
| Established Title: | Incorporated |
| Established Date: | September 22, 1955[1] |
| Named For: | Newark Castle, Port Glasgow |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Michael K. Hannon[2] |
| Leader Title1: | State Senate |
| Leader Name1: | [3] |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [4] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 13.94 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 13.92 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.02 |
| Area Water Percent: | 0.17 |
| Elevation Ft: | 20 |
| Population Total: | 47529 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Footnotes: | [5] |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 94560 |
| Area Code: | 510, 341 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Leader Title2: | State Assembly |
| Leader Name2: | [6] |
| Leader Title3: | U. S. Congress |
| Leader Name3: | [7] |
| Timezone: | Pacific (PST) |
| Utc Offset: | −8 |
| Timezone Dst: | PDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | −7 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 06-50916 |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature IDs |
| Blank1 Info: | , |
| Area Total Km2: | 36.11 |
| Area Land Km2: | 36.05 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.06 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Pushpin Label: | Newark |
Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated as a city in September 1955. Newark is an enclave, surrounded by the city of Fremont. The three cities of Newark, Fremont, and Union City make up the Tri-City Area. Newark's population was 47,529 at the 2020 census making it the third largest city in the US named Newark after Newark, New Jersey, and Newark, Ohio.
The western edge of the city is near the southern end of the San Francisco Bay. State Route 84 runs through the city, and continues as the Dumbarton Bridge to cross the San Francisco Bay to reach Menlo Park. Interstate 880 serves as the eastern boundary with Fremont.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.9sqmi, of which 13.9sqmi is land and 0.02sqmi, comprising 0.17%, is water.
Newark was named after Newark Castle, Port Glasgow, in Scotland by J. Barr Robertson.
Before it was settled by Europeans, Newark was home to the Ohlone Native American Peoples. The first European settlement in the area was by the Spanish missionaries of Mission San José, whose territory covered much of the present-day cities of Newark, Fremont, and Union City. In 1878 land belonging to Washington Township of Alameda County was purchased by The Pacific Land Investment Company and subdivided to form the town of Newark.
In the early 1950s, the amalgamation of towns was increasing in Alameda County. In 1953, residents in the towns surrounding Newark were concerned about being annexed into the nearby city of Hayward, and began plans to incorporate as a single city, eventually becoming Fremont.[8] Driven by their own concerns of being forced to amalgamate into this new city and the resulting changes in zoning, Newark was incorporated in September 1955, before the incorporation of Fremont would complete.[9]
The 2010 United States Census[10] reported that Newark had a population of 42,574. The population density was 3063.2sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of Newark was 17,567 (41.3%) White, 2,002 (4.7%) Black, 279 (0.7%) Native American, 11,571 (27.2%) Asian, 621 (1.5%) Pacific Islander, 7,735 (18.2%) from other races, and 2,799 (6.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14,994 persons (35.2%).
The Census reported that 42,428 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 145 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 12,972 households, out of which 5,643 (43.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 7,832 (60.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,716 (13.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 786 (6.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 659 (5.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 93 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,942 households (15.0%) were made up of individuals, and 705 (5.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.27. There were 10,334 families (79.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.60.
The age distribution of the population shows 10,799 people (25.4%) under the age of 18, 3,824 people (9.0%) aged 18 to 24, 12,697 people (29.8%) aged 25 to 44, 10,727 people (25.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,526 people (10.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
There were 13,414 housing units at an average density of 965.2/mi2, of which 12,972 were occupied, of which 8,942 (68.9%) were owner-occupied, and 4,030 (31.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 28,489 people (66.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 13,939 people (32.7%) lived in rental housing units.
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As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 42,471 people, 12,992 households, and 10,341 families residing in the city. The population density was 3039.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 13,150 housing units at an average density of 941.1/mi2.
There were 12,992 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.59.
In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $69,350, and the median income for a family was $71,351 (these figures had risen to $78,367 and $81,652 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[13]). Males had a median income of $46,061 versus $34,959 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,641. About 4.2% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.
In the state legislature, Newark is in,[3] and in .[6] Federally, Newark is in .[7]
Newark's economy is at the edge of Silicon Valley and shares its economic pattern.
Cargill Salt, previously known as Leslie Salt, operates a large salt refinery in Newark, cleaning salt produced in salt evaporation ponds in the San Francisco Bay.[14]
The city houses the NewPark Mall, a super-regional shopping center, with anchor stores Macy's and Burlington Coat Factory, and over 140 other retailers. A 140000ft2 addition at NewPark, including restaurants, entertainment and a multiplex movie theater with IMAX, opened in 2015.[15]
The former Sun Microsystems site near I-880, State Route 84 and the Dumbarton Bridge, was purchased by BioMed Realty Trust and is now known as the Pacific Research Center.
In the early to mid-20th century, Newark's economy was based on manufacturing, including: Wedgewood stoves (1910s–1940s);[16] [9] A.O. Smith Corporation, followed by National Steel Corporation, glass-lined water heaters (1950s–1970s); Peterbilt trucks (1960s-1980s);[17] and Trailmobile semi-trailers (1965–1975).[18]
According to the city's June 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[19] the top employers in the city are:
| Employer |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark Unified School District | 889 | |
| 2 | Logitech | 606 | |
| 3 | Risk Management Solutions | 290 | |
| 4 | WorldPac | 251 | |
| 5 | VM Services Inc. | 241 | |
| 6 | Nordstrom Distribution Center | 220 | |
| 7 | Cargill Salt | 217 | |
| 8 | SMART Modular Technologies | 214 | |
| 9 | Amazon Fulfillment Center | 200 | |
| 10 | Valassis | 148 |
The City of Newark has thirteen parks and sport play facilities,[20] the George M. Silliman Community Activity and Family Aquatic Center (aka the Silliman Center). The Family Aquatic Center portion of the Silliman Center opened in the summer of 2004 and includes a 32300square feet indoor swim facility specifically designed for recreation, fitness, and instruction programs for the entire family. The 11350square feet Natatorium includes four separate pools, including a NaNfeet Activity Pool; a 245' long Lazy River pool (with a pair of 20' tall, curving water slides); a 4feet deep, 4-lane, 25yd Lap Pool; and a 15-person warm-water spa.[21]
Newark also houses a portion of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife refuge along with the city of Fremont.
Newark also hosts a festival in honor of the city's founding. "Newark Days" is a four-day Festival/Celebration that takes place every September on the Macgregor Soccer fields (adjacent to the Community center on Cedar Blvd).[22]
Newark lies near the intersection of I-880, State Route 84, and the Dumbarton Bridge.[23]
Newark is served by AC Transit bus system. Surrounding Fremont is the access point for most transportation services, including Fremont and Union City BART stations, and ACE and Amtrak trains.
In 2007, the plans for the Dumbarton Rail Corridor envisioned Caltrain building a station in Newark.[24]
Newark is home to a new campus of Ohlone College, a member of the California Community Colleges system. Other nearby educational centers include the University of Phoenix, ITT Institute, DeVry University, and Unitek College.
Newark has two high schools, Newark Memorial High School and Bridgepoint High School, and one junior high school, Newark Junior High School. Bridgepoint High School is an alternative high school on the MacGregor Campus which also houses Newark Adult School. Elementary schools include Kennedy, Coyote Hills (formerly Graham), Lincoln, Schilling, Birch Grove Primary (K-3)(formerly Bunker), and Birch Grove Intermediate (4–6) (formerly Milani) Schools and one private Catholic elementary-8th grade, St. Edward's Catholic School.
