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Wilmington Micro

Wilmington, OH · 1 counties · 42,018 residents · 408.731 sq mi
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Wilmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,683. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,018
+4%since 2000
from 40,543 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 99 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K41K44K1990201020202024Wilmington
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,683
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,467 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,107
+52%since 2000
from $18,462 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(38,749)
Black2.2%(881)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(266)
Asian0.4%(153)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(3,209)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(38,247)
Black1.9%(819)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(765)
Asian0.5%(205)
Other2.7%(1,125)
Diversity Score16.9%(7,095)
Segregation Score33.3%(13,999)
Diversity Score
17
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

WilmingtonCENTRAL12,802
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1 component county

Clinton CountyCENTRAL42,301
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, OH?

Wilmington, OH has about 42,018 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, OH?

The typical household in Wilmington, OH earns about $54,683 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 $139,100, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, OH?

About 20.0% 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 14.4% 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 6,603 residents, a change of about 19 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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