Wilmington Metro
Wilmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,392. Population has grown 37% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $113,052.
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How many people live in Wilmington, NC?
Wilmington, NC has about 274,532 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Wilmington, NC?
The typical household in Wilmington, NC earns about $38,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wilmington, NC expensive?
In Wilmington, NC, the median home is worth about $113,052, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.
How educated are people in Wilmington, NC?
About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, NC?
About 13.0% of people in Wilmington, NC live below the federal poverty line.
Has Wilmington, NC grown since 1990?
Yes, Wilmington, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74,408 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024