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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilmington

Delaware · 72,664 residents · 10.895 sq mi
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Wilmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,116. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $89,300. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

72,664
+2%since 1990
from 71,529 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,669 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 6,565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
+3%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
70K71K72K72K73K1990201020202024Wilmington
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,116
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,236
+42%since 1990
from $14,256 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$596
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
50.1%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.2% in 1990
49.9% rent
2.5
−13%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(30,299)
Black52.2%(37,314)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(4,809)
Asian0.5%(332)
Diversity Score74.7%(53,410)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(23,352)
Black55.8%(40,545)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(7,148)
Asian0.6%(468)
Diversity Score70.2%(51,037)
70
−6%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.4%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Delaware?

Wilmington, Delaware has about 72,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Delaware?

The typical household in Wilmington, Delaware earns about $35,116 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Delaware?

About 21.4% 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 21.3% 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 1,135 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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