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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Wilmington Micro

Wilmington, OH · 1 counties · 40,543 residents · 408.731 sq mi
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Wilmington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,467. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $95,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,543
+14%since 1990
from 35,415 in 1990
1990 – 2025
99 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 87 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+8%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K37K39K41K44K1990201020202024Wilmington
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,467
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,157 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,462
+57%since 1990
from $11,736 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$494
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
68.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
31.1% rent
2.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(34,565)
Black2%(720)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(116)
Asian0.2%(63)
Diversity Score6.7%(2,355)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(38,749)
Black2.2%(881)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(266)
Asian0.4%(153)
Diversity Score7.9%(3,209)
8
+19%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, OH?

Wilmington, OH has about 40,543 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, OH?

The typical household in Wilmington, OH earns about $40,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, OH expensive?

In Wilmington, OH, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, OH?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, OH?

About 8.6% of people in Wilmington, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,128 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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