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Wilmington

California · Los Angeles · 52,730 residents · 9.027 sq mi
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Wilmington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,674. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $652,094. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $652,094, the poverty rate sits 75% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 16 census tracts that make up Wilmington; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,730
Population density
5,841 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,674
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,410
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$652,094
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,482
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.6%
63.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(2,063)
Black3.2%(1,673)
Hispanic / Latino87.9%(46,328)
Asian3.8%(1,979)
Other1.3%(687)
Diversity Score28%(14,762)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(2,063)
Black3.2%(1,673)
Hispanic / Latino87.9%(46,328)
Asian3.8%(1,979)
Other1.3%(687)
Diversity Score28%(14,762)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Foreign born
38.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California?

Wilmington, Los Angeles, California has about 52,730 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California?

The typical household in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California earns about $63,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington, Los Angeles, California expensive?

In Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, the median home is worth about $652,094, and the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California?

About 21.8% of people in Wilmington, Los Angeles, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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