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Wilmington

Ohio · 12,520 residents · 12.942 sq mi
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Wilmington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,520
+5%since 2000
from 11,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+4%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Wilmington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,587
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,880 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,132
+16%since 2000
from $17,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical19%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(10,886)
Black6%(746)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(320)
Asian0.8%(99)
Other2.7%(340)
Diversity Score27.9%(3,490)
Diversity Score
28
+44%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Ohio?

Wilmington, Ohio has about 12,520 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilmington, Ohio earns about $34,587 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Ohio?

About 15.4% 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 20.3% 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 1,321 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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