Newark, California
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Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. Newark is an enclave, completely surrounded by Fremont, California. The population was 42,471 at the 2000 census.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km² (14.0 mi²). 36.2 km² (14.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.21%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 42,471 people, 12,992 households, and 10,341 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,173.8/km² (3,039.4/mi²). There were 13,150 housing units at an average density of 363.4/km² (941.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 52.22% White, 4.01% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 21.30% Asian, 1.00% Pacific Islander, 13.75% from other races, and 7.07% from two or more races. 28.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.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 population was spread out with 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. 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.
Economic
Cargill Salt, previously known as Leslie Salt, operates a large salt refinery in Newark which cleans solar salt produced in beds in the San Francisco Bay. The salt crystals are first washed in brine, then dissolved and recrystallized to rid them of any last traces of dirt or sea water. This highly processed seasoning is 99.9 percent sodium chloride, as pure as natural salt can get. The salt is temporarily kept in a large pile that can reach over 60 feet high.Other major employers include electronic component manufacturer Solectron, and the retailers of the Newpark Mall, which opened in 1980. Until 2004, the corporate headquarters of clothing retailer Ross Stores were located in Newark and was another major employer.
Wedgewood manufactured stoves in town from circa 1910 until the 1940. Peterbilt manufactured trucks in Newark from the early 1960s up until the mid 1980s.
Social
Every September, the city has a weekend dedicated to Newark Days.History
Newark, California was the hometown of hate crime victim Gwen Araujo. Her murder served as the backdrop one of the most important trials of the early 21st century.
Education
Newark is home to a satellite campus of Ohlone College, a member of the California Community Colleges system. Newark Memorial High School is the lone main high school in the city.External links
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