Wilmington

Overview for Wilmington, NC

115,976 people live in Wilmington, where the median age is 37.4 and the average individual income is $38,890. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

115,976

Total Population

37.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,890

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Wilmington, NC

Wilmington has 52,656 households, with an average household size of 2.1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wilmington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 115,976 people call Wilmington home. The population density is 2,256.12 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

115,976

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.4

Median Age

46.28 / 53.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 8.99%

0-9 Years

10-17: 8.01%

10-17 Years

18-24: 16.08%

18-24 Years

25-64: 49.45%

25-64 Years

65-74: 10.1%

65-74 Years

75+: 7.37%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 5063 (8%)
  • High School Degree 15273 (25%)
  • Associate Degree 10453 (17%)
  • Bachelor Degree 21973 (35%)
  • Graduate Degree 9362 (15%)
52,656

Total Households

2.1

Average Household Size

$38,890

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 9,771 (19%)

Without Children: 42,885 (81%)

Marital Status

Married 32%
Single 36%
Divorced 10%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 7%

White Collar: 93%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 17%
15 to 29 Minutes 20%
30 to 59 Minutes 5%
60+ Minutes 1%

Schools in Wilmington, NC

Primary Schools (31)
Middle Schools (6)
High Schools (8)
Mixed Schools (17)
The following schools are within or nearby Wilmington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Forest Hills Global Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Wilmington School of the Arts
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Dr John Codington Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Pine Valley Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Mary C Williams Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5

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