Wilmington, North Carolina

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
116,933
Population
$58,908
Median Income
$318,600
Home Value
37.6
Median Age

Demographics

Wilmington has a population of 116,933 with a median age of 37.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
74.4%
Black
16.2%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
1.3%
Other
1.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population116,933
Median Age37.6
White74.4%
Black or African American16.2%
Asian1.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.0%
Other / Two or More Races1.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Wilmington is $58,908, which is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $42,750. The poverty rate is 17.8%.

$58,908
Median Household Income
$42,750
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 4.9%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Wilmington, 93.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.3%
Bachelor's+
43.6%
Graduate+
15.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher43.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree15.5%

Housing

The median home value in Wilmington is $318,600, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,213. The homeownership rate is 45.9%.

$318,600
Median Home Value
$1,213/mo
Median Rent
45.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$318,600
Median Monthly Rent$1,213
Homeownership Rate45.9%
Vacancy Rate10.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wilmington, North Carolina?
The population of Wilmington, North Carolina is 116,933 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wilmington, North Carolina?
The median household income in Wilmington, North Carolina is $58,908. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Wilmington, North Carolina?
The median home value in Wilmington, North Carolina is $318,600. The median monthly rent is $1,213.
What percentage of people in Wilmington have a college degree?
In Wilmington, North Carolina, 43.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Wilmington, North Carolina an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Wilmington, North Carolina is 5.4x (median home value $318,600 vs. median income $58,908), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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