Population 203,125 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilmington
Household size in Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.68 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Wilmington has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 39.3 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 40.3 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.9 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wilmington is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Wilmington: 14.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Wilmington has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Delaware 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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 30.2% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 32.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 33.2% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.0 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Wilmington is about as common as it is nationally: 33.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 9.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Wilmington: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1964 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1965 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1968 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Wilmington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing. Only three of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,014 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,070 | $1,147 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,211 | $1,281 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,498 | $1,631 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$484 | +$582 | +$477 | +$606 |
The median renter in Wilmington pays $1,498 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole ($1,631). Rent has climbed $484 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, 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 Wilmington
Bachelor's degrees in Wilmington
| Period | Wilmington | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 32.7% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.4% | 34.4% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 37.9% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.4% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Wilmington than nationally: 40.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 87.5% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.5% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 91.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wilmington is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 | Philadelphia area | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.2% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Wilmington is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area overall (6.1%). Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.45 | 42.4 | 14.9% | 33.8% | 7.2% | 1961 | $1,498 | 40.4% | 91.4% | 5.1% |
| Elsmere | 2.77 | 36.0 | 17.9% | 32.5% | 3.4% | 1955 | $1,331 | 16.5% | 79.0% | 5.6% |
| Rockland | 1.96 | 58.7 | 9.5% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 1976 | $2,570 | 75.2% | 99.2% | 4.2% |
| Edgemoor | 2.13 | 43.4 | 13.6% | 41.0% | 6.9% | 1956 | $1,440 | 37.4% | 93.5% | 5.0% |
| Winterthur | 1.99 | 66.1 | 1.4% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 1963 | $3,328 | 65.6% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Newport | 2.57 | 35.8 | 19.8% | 42.4% | 4.1% | 1959 | $1,043 | 18.4% | 86.8% | 4.8% |
| Bellefonte | 2.36 | 42.1 | 14.8% | 31.3% | 3.8% | 1938 | $1,511 | 34.0% | 97.8% | 4.9% |
| Wilmington Manor | 2.50 | 46.2 | 8.8% | 23.0% | 5.4% | 1959 | $1,229 | 21.9% | 81.2% | 3.1% |
| Arden | 2.30 | 58.2 | 4.1% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 1958 | $1,420 | 52.2% | 97.8% | 3.0% |
| Ardentown | 2.30 | 58.1 | 4.2% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 1958 | $1,417 | 52.1% | 97.8% | 3.1% |
| Penns Grove | 2.93 | 29.7 | 29.5% | 55.7% | 16.9% | 1958 | $1,186 | 17.0% | 80.9% | 12.0% |
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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