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Wilmington

Illinois · 5,724 residents · 14.033 sq mi
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Wilmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,724
+11%since 2000
from 5,134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Wilmington
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(361)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96%(341)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.5%(374)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.6%(378)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246%(344)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.5%(717)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.3%(764)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5415.6%(894)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.6%(723)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.8%(445)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.7%(267)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(116)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,683
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,019
+7%since 2000
from $24,357 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+3%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,929)
Black0.7%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(100)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,343)
Black0.8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(242)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0.6%(35)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(169)
Cuban0.7%(42)
Colombian0.3%(16)
Ancestry
German27%(1,542)
Irish25.8%(1,475)
English14.4%(821)
Polish7.9%(452)
Dutch7%(401)
Italian5%(286)
American4.4%(249)
Swedish3.3%(187)
French3.2%(180)
Norwegian2.9%(168)
Czech2.1%(122)
Scottish2%(117)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian1.5%(88)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(85)
Russian1.5%(84)
Danish0.7%(40)
Slovak0.6%(36)
Arab0.6%(35)
Hungarian0.6%(33)
Austrian0.5%(31)
Greek0.5%(27)
Lithuanian0.5%(27)
Welsh0.4%(23)
Lebanese0.3%(19)
Syrian0.3%(16)
Croatian0.3%(15)
Swiss0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(843)
Married46.4%(986)
Widowed4.6%(98)
Divorced9.3%(197)
Women 15+
Never married29.3%(709)
Married40.9%(989)
Widowed13%(315)
Divorced16.7%(405)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Illinois?

Wilmington, Illinois has about 5,724 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Illinois?

The typical household in Wilmington, Illinois earns about $54,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, Illinois expensive?

In Wilmington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $174,400, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Illinois?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, Illinois?

About 5.1% of people in Wilmington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 981 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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