Wilmington, Delaware

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
71,034
Population
$54,731
Median Income
$203,600
Home Value
36.9
Median Age

Demographics

Wilmington has a population of 71,034 with a median age of 36.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
53.7%
White
34.3%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population71,034
Median Age36.9
White34.3%
Black or African American53.7%
Asian1.3%
Hispanic or Latino11.3%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Wilmington is $54,731, which is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,446. The poverty rate is 24.3%.

$54,731
Median Household Income
$36,446
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 8.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Wilmington, 89.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
89.3%
Bachelor's+
32.2%
Graduate+
14.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher89.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree14.5%

Housing

The median home value in Wilmington is $203,600, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,157. The homeownership rate is 45.1%.

$203,600
Median Home Value
$1,157/mo
Median Rent
45.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$203,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,157
Homeownership Rate45.1%
Vacancy Rate11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wilmington, Delaware?
The population of Wilmington, Delaware is 71,034 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wilmington, Delaware?
The median household income in Wilmington, Delaware is $54,731. This is 27.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Wilmington, Delaware?
The median home value in Wilmington, Delaware is $203,600. The median monthly rent is $1,157.
What percentage of people in Wilmington have a college degree?
In Wilmington, Delaware, 32.2% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 89.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Wilmington, Delaware an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Wilmington, Delaware is 3.7x (median home value $203,600 vs. median income $54,731), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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