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 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 was completed.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Newark had a population of 47,529 and a population density of . The age distribution was 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.8% aged 18 to 24, 33.2% aged 25 to 44, 25.0% aged 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 36.8years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 100.0 males.

The Census reported that 99.4% of the population lived in households, 0.6% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.0% were institutionalized. In total, 99.9% of residents lived in urban areas and 0.1% lived in rural areas.

There were 14,946 households, out of which 38.7% included children under the age of 18, 60.8% were married-couple households, 5.6% were cohabiting couple households, 18.8% had a female householder with no partner present, and 14.8% had a male householder with no partner present. 14.1% of households were one person, and 5.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.16. There were 11,858 families (79.3% of all households).

There were 15,371 housing units at an average density of , of which 14,946 (97.2%) were occupied. Of occupied units, 68.1% were owner-occupied and 31.9% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%, and the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%.

The median household income was $164,909, and the per capita income was $68,775. About 2.1% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

Politics

In the state legislature, Newark is in ,

The city houses the NewPark Mall, a super-regional shopping center, with Hot Topic, Box lunch, and a nearby Costco.. A addition at NewPark, including restaurants, entertainment and a multiplex movie theater with IMAX, opened in 2015.

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); and Trailmobile semi-trailers (1965–1975).

Top employers

According to the city's June 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

{| class="wikitable"

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! #

! Employer

! # of Employees

|-

|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

|}

Culture and recreation

The City of Newark has thirteen parks and sport play facilities, 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 indoor swim facility specifically designed for recreation, fitness, and instruction programs for the entire family. The Natatorium includes four separate pools, including a Activity Pool; a 245' long Lazy River pool (with a pair of 20' tall, curving water slides); a deep, 4-lane, Lap Pool; and a 15-person warm-water spa.

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 Boulevard). The City of Newark is also commonly known with their soccer club, 1974 NFC (Newark Football Club).

Transportation

Newark lies near the intersection of I-880, State Route 84, and the Dumbarton Bridge.

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.

Vision for future rail

In 2007, the plans for the Dumbarton Rail Corridor envisioned Caltrain building a station in Newark.

Education

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 Middle 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, and previously Musick and Snow School before their clousures.

Climate

Notable people

  • Terry Alderete, businesswoman
  • Bayley, professional wrestler
  • Larry Bettencourt, NFL player for the Green Bay Packers, MLB player for the St. Louis Browns
  • Paul Bostaph, drummer
  • Rollie Fingers, MLB Hall of Fame relief pitcher
  • Chris Flexen, pitcher, Seattle Mariners
  • Steven J. Lopes, Bishop of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter
  • Joey Lucchesi, pitcher, San Diego Padres
  • Freddie Muller, infielder, Boston Red Sox
  • Rocky Pamplin, author, former football player, member of the Beach Boys
  • Joe Rudi, MLB player
  • Ron Thompson, guitarist
  • Christopher Titus, comedian
  • Bill Walsh lived in Newark from 1957 to 1960 while working at Washington High School in Fremont.
  • Elaine Welteroth, American journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue

References

  • Fremont Macaroni Kid Free family resource with local events and more in Newark, Fremont and Union City.
  • Alameda County Library, Newark Branch
  • Newark Library Blog
  • Newark Unified School District