Wilmington City, DE Demographics
What is the population of Wilmington?
There are 71,034 residents in Wilmington, with a median age of 36.9. Of this, 46.54% are males and 53.46% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.38% of the resident pool in Wilmington, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.75%. Additionally, 3.87% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 59,537 people in Wilmington currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 71,034 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 33,062 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 37,972 | 1.2% |
Male Population 46.54%
Female Population 53.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.9 | 1.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 63,489 | -0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,798 | 19.0% |
| Not Citizen | 2,747 | -8.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 89.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.75%
Not Citizen 3.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 183 | 17.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,037 | -6.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 835 | -15.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,974 | 5.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 59,537 | 1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.26%
Moved from Same County 9.97%
Moved from Same State 1.18%
Moved from Different State 4.21%
Same House as Last Year 84.37%
What are the employment statistics in Wilmington?
White-collar workers make up 81.28% of the working population in Wilmington, while blue-collar employees account for 18.72%. There are also 2,295 entrepreneurs in Wilmington (6.75% of the workforce); 21,533 workers employed in private companies (63.33%); and 5,775 people working in governmental institutions (16.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 27,636 | 3.7% |
| Blue Collar | 6,367 | -0.4% |
White Collar 81.28%
Blue Collar 18.72%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,295 | 18.5% |
| Private Companies | 21,533 | 2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,775 | 4.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,400 | -2.5% |
Self Employees 6.75%
Private Companies 63.33%
Governmental Workers 16.98%
Not for Profit Companies 12.94%
How many households are there in Wilmington?
There are a total of 31,650 households in Wilmington, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.83% of these Wilmington households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.17%. Additionally, 22.85% of households have children and 77.15% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 31,650 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 14,505 | 1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,145 | 0.2% |
Family Households 45.83%
Non-Family Households 54.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,231 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 24,419 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 22.85%
Households without Children 77.15%
What are the median and average incomes in Wilmington?
The average annual household income in Wilmington is $78,311, while the median household income sits at $54,731 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $62,184, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $58,243. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $21,838 and $43,249, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $78,311 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $54,731 | 10.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 51,769 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wilmington?
There are 35,664 housing units in Wilmington, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1944. Of the 31,650 occupied housing units in Wilmington, 45.13% are owner-occupied, while 54.87% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $220,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,197 per month in Wilmington.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 35,664 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1944 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 15,859 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,415 | -8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,924 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,902 | -3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,234 | -4.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,633 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,124 | -15.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,245 | 7.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,308 | 13.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 20 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,650 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,285 | 4.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $17,365 | -1.8% |
Owner Occupied 45.13%
Renter Occupied 54.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,004 | 7.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,281 | -2.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $220,700 | 18.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $164,900 | 4.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,197 | 8.2% |
With Mortgage 70.03%
Without Mortgage 29.97%
What is the level of education in Wilmington?
Approximately 43.72% of the population in Wilmington holds a high school degree (that's 24,295 residents), while 17.61% have attained a college certificate (11,652 locals) and 17.3% have a bachelor's degree (9,614 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,540 | -5.9% |
| Some High School | 24,295 | -5.7% |
| Some College | 11,652 | 6.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,990 | -6.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9,614 | 7.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,345 | 7.8% |
No High School 2.77%
Some High School 43.72%
Some College 17.61%
Associate Degree 5.38%
Bachelor's Degree 17.3%
Graduate Degree 13.22%
What is the marital status of Wilmington residents?
A total of 29,548 people in Wilmington have never been married (which represents 50.96% of the total population), while 17,882 of them are wedded (30.84%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,667 (2.87%) and 7,426 (12.81%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 29,548 | -2.5% |
| Married | 17,882 | 6.1% |
| Separated | 1,667 | 17.3% |
| Widowed | 3,127 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 7,426 | 7,426.0% |
Never Married 50.96%
Married 30.84%
Separated 2.87%
Widowed 5.39%
Divorced 12.81%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wilmington?
The top three means of transportation people in Wilmington use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 23,973 residents commute by car, 2,366 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 2,037 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 23,973 | 2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,366 | -20.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 92 | N/A |
| Railroad | 303 | 573.3% |
| Bicycle | 280 | 49.7% |
| Motorcycle | 42 | 75.0% |
| TaxiCab | 98 | 81.5% |
| Walk | 2,037 | -10.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Wilmington by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.