Population 3,429 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in 9th Ward
Household size in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in 9th Ward holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.62, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Few Wilmington neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 13.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 40.7 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.6 | +1.8 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.1, 9th Ward is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Only two of Wilmington's 13 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 15.0% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in 9th Ward: 21.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in 9th Ward
Renters in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 32.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 34.1% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.7% | 36.0% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.4% | 33.8% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in 9th Ward: 62.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly three in ten owners (28.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Wilmington neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in 9th Ward is close to the national rate: 10.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Wilmington as a whole (7.2%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1958 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1959 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1960 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1961 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +15 | +4 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
9th Ward is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Wilmington neighborhoods, though, 9th Ward has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,040 | $1,014 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,034 | $1,070 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,326 | $1,211 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,230 | $1,498 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$484 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in 9th Ward costs $1,230 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in 9th Ward
Bachelor's degrees in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 35.4% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 36.9% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 40.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in 9th Ward: 21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Wilmington neighborhoods, 9th Ward has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 88.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.0% | 90.9% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.4% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in 9th Ward is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Wilmington.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in 9th Ward
| Period | 9th Ward | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.0% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in 9th Ward runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
9th Ward compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Ward | 2.84 | 34.1 | 21.4% | 62.4% | 10.1% | 1956 | $1,230 | 21.4% | 91.4% | 7.9% |
| Baynard Village | 2.27 | 42.8 | 16.1% | 52.1% | 8.2% | 1939 | $1,330 | 34.5% | 85.8% | 4.6% |
| Brandywine Village | 2.36 | 37.0 | 14.3% | 54.5% | 11.4% | 1962 | $1,086 | 29.6% | 90.2% | 12.6% |
| Northwest Wilmington | 2.13 | 47.2 | 17.0% | 40.4% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,296 | 38.3% | 96.5% | 4.2% |
| Cool Springs | 1.83 | 48.4 | 12.9% | 60.0% | 15.9% | 1952 | $1,280 | 39.9% | 86.4% | 5.7% |
| Downtown | 2.28 | 33.5 | 30.1% | 72.5% | 21.5% | 1953 | $1,074 | 20.1% | 86.2% | 8.9% |
| Highlands | 1.80 | 49.1 | 3.4% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 1955 | $1,780 | 76.8% | 98.7% | 0.4% |
| Hilltop | 2.62 | 37.1 | 22.5% | 49.8% | 10.0% | 1942 | $1,282 | 25.6% | 85.7% | 8.0% |
| The Flats | 2.32 | 40.5 | 26.2% | 52.6% | 11.7% | 1947 | $1,190 | 17.1% | 87.7% | 10.3% |
| Browntown | 1.99 | 33.9 | 27.8% | 49.7% | 7.3% | 1998 | $1,431 | 44.7% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Hedgeville | 2.94 | 34.7 | 28.1% | 44.1% | 9.4% | 1944 | $1,302 | 18.7% | 80.1% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up 9th Ward. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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