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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilmington

Ohio · 11,921 residents · 12.942 sq mi
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Wilmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,880. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $91,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,921
+6%since 1990
from 11,199 in 1990
1990 – 2025
921 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 865 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Wilmington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,880
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,300 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,346
+41%since 1990
from $12,299 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$484
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
50.6%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.8% in 1990
49.4% rent
2.6
+20%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(10,454)
Black5.8%(645)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(47)
Asian0.4%(41)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,855)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,739)
Black6.7%(796)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(100)
Asian0.6%(77)
Diversity Score19.3%(2,303)
19
+17%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.0%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Ohio?

Wilmington, Ohio has about 11,921 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilmington, Ohio earns about $34,880 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Ohio?

About 16.4% 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 11.7% 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 722 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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