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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wilmington

Massachusetts · 17,654 residents · 16.973 sq mi
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Wilmington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $52,189. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3,709 residents. Median home value is $174,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,654
−17%vs 2000
vs 21,363 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,040 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 1,259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K19K21K22K24K1990201020202024Wilmington
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,189
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,652 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,275
−33%vs 2000
vs $25,835 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$174,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $222,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$660
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $948 in 2000
US average: $450
92.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.3% in 2000
7.3% rent
3.4
+6%vs 2000
vs 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(20,463)
Black0.4%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1%(203)
Asian2%(433)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(1,773)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(17,381)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(99)
Asian0.9%(165)
Other0.3%(58)
Diversity Score5.2%(912)
5
−38%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.6%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.6%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

Wilmington, Massachusetts has about 17,654 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wilmington, Massachusetts earns about $52,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Wilmington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

About 2.4% of people in Wilmington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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