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Wilmington

Delaware · 73,512 residents (2025 est.) · 10.895 sq mi
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Wilmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,671. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,400. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,727
−1%since 2000
from 72,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,583 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 6,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+10%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:73,512 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
70K71K72K72K73K1990201020202024Wilmington
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,671
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,116 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,332
+99%since 2000
from $20,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
−1%since 2010
from 0.516 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,224
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(23,352)
Black55.8%(40,545)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(7,148)
Asian0.6%(468)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.2%(51,037)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(21,040)
Black51.6%(37,046)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(8,532)
Asian1.6%(1,177)
Other5.5%(3,932)
Diversity Score78.7%(56,465)
Diversity Score
79
+12%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 9.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Delaware?

Wilmington, Delaware has about 71,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Delaware?

The typical household in Wilmington, Delaware earns about $58,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, Delaware expensive?

In Wilmington, Delaware, the median home is worth about $231,400, and the typical rent is about $1,224 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Delaware?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, Delaware?

About 21.4% of people in Wilmington, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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