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Wilmington

Delaware · 70,898 residents · 10.895 sq mi
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Wilmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,500. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,898
−2%since 2000
from 72,664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,507 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 6,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K71K72K72K73K1990201020202024Wilmington
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,139
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,116 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,170
+54%since 2000
from $20,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,030
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
59.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+51%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(18,892)
Black54.5%(38,627)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(9,423)
Asian1.3%(907)
Other2.7%(1,899)
Diversity Score75.1%(53,241)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Delaware?

Wilmington, Delaware has about 70,898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Delaware?

The typical household in Wilmington, Delaware earns about $45,139 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 $173,500, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Delaware?

About 28.8% 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 24.9% of people in Wilmington, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, Delaware has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 631 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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