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Wilmington

Illinois · 91 residents · 0.786 sq mi
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Wilmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,531. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−24%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+45%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
811101391681971990201020202024Wilmington
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,531
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,094
+44%since 2000
from $14,670 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+171%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Illinois?

Wilmington, Illinois has about 91 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Illinois?

The typical household in Wilmington, Illinois earns about $39,531 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Illinois?

About 27.1% 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 13.2% of people in Wilmington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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