Newark, California

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Newark is a city located in Alameda County, California. Newark is an enclave, completely surrounded by Fremont, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 42,471.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Economic
4 Social
5 Education
6 External links

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Geography

Image:CAMap-doton-Newark.pngNewark is located at 37°32'8" North, 122°2'1" West (37.535586, -122.033629)Template:GR. The southern end of the San Francisco Bay lies near the western edge of the city. California State Highway 84 runs through the city, and continues across the Dumbarton Bridge to Menlo Park. Interstate 880 serves as the eastern boundary with Fremont. Fremont, as previously mentioned, completely surrounds Newark

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 is water. The total area is 0.21% water.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR 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. 5.5% of the population and 4.2% of families were below the poverty line. 5.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.9% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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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 computer maker Sun Microsystems, 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.

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