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Wilmington

Massachusetts · 22,325 residents · 16.973 sq mi
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Wilmington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $398,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,325
+5%since 2000
from 21,363 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,315 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,259 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K19K21K22K24K1990201020202024Wilmington
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,652 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,935
+39%since 2000
from $25,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$398,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,567
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $948 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(20,600)
Black0.7%(162)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(403)
Asian3.7%(831)
Other1.2%(257)
Diversity Score17.6%(3,939)
Diversity Score
18
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

Wilmington, Massachusetts has about 22,325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Wilmington, Massachusetts earns about $94,900 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 $398,900, and the typical rent is about $1,567 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Massachusetts?

About 35.9% 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 2.2% of people in Wilmington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,671 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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