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Wilmington

Ohio · 12,802 residents (2025 est.) · 12.942 sq mi
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Wilmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,620
+6%since 2000
from 11,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
975 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+12%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:12,802 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Wilmington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,199
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,880 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,590
+76%since 2000
from $17,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−11%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,739)
Black6.7%(796)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(100)
Asian0.6%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(2,303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(10,811)
Black4.7%(596)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(357)
Asian0.7%(92)
Other6.1%(764)
Diversity Score32.4%(4,092)
Diversity Score
32
+68%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Ohio?

Wilmington, Ohio has about 12,620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilmington, Ohio earns about $57,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, Ohio expensive?

In Wilmington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $174,400, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Ohio?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, Ohio?

About 17.5% of people in Wilmington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,421 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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