Wilmington, North Carolina
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Wilmington, North Carolina, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 120,805 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $66,738 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.8% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $383,800 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,395 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 5.7% | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.6% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 18.5 | 25.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 19.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 33.1% | 47.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 69.9% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 14.4% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 4.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 48.0 | 58.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 37.1 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 16.4% | 21.8% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 16.0% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 11.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 22.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 56,612 | 4,282,345 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 46.6% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 18.8% | 29.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 13.5% | 17.1% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 39.0% | 29.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 43.5% | 32.9% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $49,405 | $41,385 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 17.5% | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.9% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 10.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 33.1% | 30.6% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 11.8% | 12.8% | n/a |
Housing in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 62,836 | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 49.9% | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 31.4% | 14.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 9.9% | 12.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,989.0 | 1,991.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 52.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 33.7% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,558 | $1,896 | n/a |
Education in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.9% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 18.8% | 24.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 28.4% | 29.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.4% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 16.4% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 66.6% | 62.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 69.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 39.6% | 26.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 3.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 8.2% | 5.3% | n/a |
Origins and language in Wilmington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Wilmington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 48.8% | 53.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 2.3% | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.4% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 91.5% | 86.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 5.9% | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.8% | 10.0% | 16.7% |