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Wilmington

New York · 843 residents · 8.236 sq mi
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Wilmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $225,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843
+9%since 2019
from 775 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+9%since 2019
from 94 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.8
−1%since 2019
from 52.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7478319159991K201020202024Wilmington
2024904
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,438
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,111 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,750
+16%since 2019
from $35,869 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $181,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $907 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.2% in 2019
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+11%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92%(713)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(42)
Diversity Score18.7%(145)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(800)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3%(25)
Diversity Score12%(102)
Diversity Score
12
−36%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+2%since 2019
from 23.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Female
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, New York?

Wilmington, New York has about 843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, New York?

The typical household in Wilmington, New York earns about $68,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, New York expensive?

In Wilmington, New York, the median home is worth about $225,500, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, New York?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Wilmington, New York 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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