Newark: Community & Culture
Community life in Newark is shaped by 1 library, 85 congregations, and 9 cultural organizations.
- 2.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Delaware 2.0/1K).
- 3.0 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Delaware 2.7/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Newark Free Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 750 Library Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 731-7550 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19711 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2200 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (17)
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF DELAWARE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF DELAWARE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
NEWARK MASONIC HALL CORPORATION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
AMERICAN LEGION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
HOLY ANGELS COUNCIL NO 12104 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
| Churches · Total count | 85 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Academy of Newark
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Fire Station No. 2
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company, Fire Station No. 1
African Union Church and Cemetery of Iron Hill
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Anderson House
Armstrong, A., Farm
Baily House
Bank of Newark Building
Bartley-Tweed Farm
Bell Farmhouse
Belmont Hall
Blue Hen Farm
Building at 140 W. Main Street
Building at 28-34 1/2 Academy Street
Building at 34 Choate Street
Carswell, Stuart Randall & Pricilla Kellogg, House
Chambers House
Chambers House
Cooch's Bridge Historic District
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 9 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (8)
DELAWARE 4-H ASSOCIATION INC
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY COUNCIL INC
THE DELAWARE 4-H FOUNDATION INC
FOOD BANK OF DELAWARE INC
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
NATIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY
CRAZY OLD LADY LOVING ANIMAL RESCUE INC
NATIONAL HUMANE SOCIETY V INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 820 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Newark+DE |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=19711 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=19711 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=19711 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=19711 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 439 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 497 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 49 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 125 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Iron Hill Museum
Bellanca Airfield Museum
William’s Greenbank Aquarium
Historical Society of Cecil County
Amstel House Museum
New Castle Court House Museum
Old Sheriff's House
Dutch House Museum
New Castle Old Libary Museum
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum
George Read II House
Ticket Office New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad
Delaware Children's Museum
Israel Marshall House
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
Attractions (1)
Iron Hill Museum
Other
Organizations (4)
WILLIAM MORRIS SOCIETY IN THEUNITED STATES
PENCADER HERITAGE AREA ASSOCIATION
NEWARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DELAWARE SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ANTIQUITIES
Clubs (12)
GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTRYSIDE GARDEN CLUB
WILMINGTON FENIANS GAELIC ATHLETIC CLUB
DYNAMIC DEVOTIONS FITNESS MINISTRY
NEWARK COUNTRY CLUB
NOTTINGHAM SWIM CLUB INC
FAIRFIELD CREST SWIM CLUB
PERSIMMON CREEK SWIM CLUB INC
WOMENS TENNIS CLUB OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY
BREAKING BARRIERS ROWING & FITNESS INC
NEW LEAF GARDEN CLUB
Stations (1)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 27.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 2.80 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 820 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.72 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 42 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 27 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 14 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 72 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 72 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Newark