Population 61,426 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilmington
Household size in Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.79 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.99 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.78 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.49 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Wilmington are large by national standards, averaging 3.49 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.79, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wilmington is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 30.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Wilmington: 18.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Wilmington has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
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 Wilmington
Renters in Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.5% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Wilmington: 56.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 35.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 63 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.3% of homes in Wilmington are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. Wilmington has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California cities.
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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Wilmington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,013 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,114 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,283 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,723 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$710 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wilmington pays $1,723 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rent has climbed $710 a month since 2006–10, up 70%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Wilmington
Bachelor's degrees in Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wilmington: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Wilmington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 53 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Wilmington than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Wilmington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 3.49 | 36.1 | 18.9% | 56.5% | 4.3% | 1965 | $1,723 | 13.4% | 63.4% | 7.0% |
| Harbor City | 2.93 | 38.5 | 14.8% | 49.8% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,790 | 31.8% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| Lomita | 2.75 | 41.4 | 10.0% | 53.3% | 8.7% | 1966 | $1,986 | 36.6% | 86.8% | 4.5% |
| West Carson | 2.63 | 45.4 | 8.0% | 29.7% | 5.5% | 1973 | $2,064 | 37.6% | 86.4% | 5.5% |
| Carson | 3.49 | 42.7 | 13.3% | 26.0% | 5.3% | 1966 | $2,228 | 29.5% | 84.7% | 7.3% |
| San Pedro | 2.63 | 41.9 | 12.9% | 58.0% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,957 | 32.0% | 84.4% | 6.4% |
| Rolling Hills | 2.69 | 52.8 | 3.5% | 14.6% | 8.5% | 1963 | $3,458 | 74.5% | 97.8% | 7.2% |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 2.83 | 51.4 | 3.6% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 1974 | $2,853 | 68.4% | 96.5% | 5.4% |
| Torrance | 2.71 | 42.4 | 8.5% | 47.7% | 7.7% | 1964 | $2,478 | 50.1% | 93.0% | 6.2% |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 2.69 | 49.8 | 4.5% | 19.5% | 9.6% | 1967 | $3,404 | 71.4% | 98.2% | 5.9% |
| Signal Hill | 2.49 | 41.9 | 10.3% | 50.0% | 7.6% | 1976 | $2,180 | 37.6% | 87.8% | 5.3% |
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 Wilmington. 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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