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Wilmington

Ohio · 12,664 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 $38,187. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $119,700. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,664
+6%since 2000
from 11,921 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
979 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 921 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+13%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Wilmington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,187
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,015
+33%since 2000
from $17,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$752
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(10,716)
Black5.3%(674)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(355)
Asian1%(128)
Other4.7%(598)
Diversity Score31.9%(4,045)
Diversity Score
32
+65%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Ohio?

Wilmington, Ohio has about 12,664 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Ohio?

The typical household in Wilmington, Ohio earns about $38,187 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 $119,700, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Ohio?

About 23.6% 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 24.5% 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 1,465 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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