Wilmington, DE
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Wilmington, Delaware Summary
Life in Wilmington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wilmington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wilmington:
The population in Wilmington is 71,034.
The median home value in Wilmington is $294,430.
The median income in Wilmington is $54,731.
The cost of living in Wilmington is 101 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Wilmington is $1,157.
The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 8.6%.
The poverty rate in Wilmington is 24.3%.
The average high in Wilmington is 63.9° and the average low is 45.6°.
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Wilmington, DE Crime Report
Crime in Wilmington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wilmington. Key points include:
There were 3,230 total crimes in Wilmington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilmington is 4,573.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilmington is 1,200.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilmington is 3,372.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wilmington is 96.78% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Wilmington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilmington / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,230 | 4,573.5 | 2,393.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 848 | 1,200.7 | 431.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 18 | 25.5 | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 216 | 305.8 | 70.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 602 | 852.4 | 327.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,382 | 3,372.7 | 1,961.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 418 | 591.9 | 254.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,566 | 2,217.3 | 1,538.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 398 | 563.5 | 168.7 | 282.7 |
Wilmington, DE Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Wilmington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wilmington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wilmington is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wilmington is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wilmington is $294,430.
The median income in Wilmington is $54,731.
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wilmington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wilmington | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 117 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 95 | 100 | |
Wilmington, DE Weather
The average high in Wilmington is 63.9° and the average low is 45.6°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.4 inches of precipitation each year with 12.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wilmington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Wilmington, DE Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Wilmington
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-27 18:37:07.646416
I love Wilmington because it is small and everyone knows eachother!
Charcoal Pit, University of Delaware, Pea Patch Island, The Farmhouse in Newark
HomeSnacks User -
I've lived in wilmington delaware my entire life Its so bad I'm 25 years old, white, graduated from St Marks HS and I'm currently trying to figure out what i want to do at Del Tech College.
I am trying so hard to make something with my life so i can make it out of here 99% of the ppl i went to school with are addicted to h****n i can't find any friends because there are no trust worthy/ nice people.
I'm in my house right now, and I am coughing and wheezing bcuz the air is so bad here.
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Wilmington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wilmington
The current population in Wilmington is 71,034. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 71,034 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 70,904 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 71,276 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 71,502 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 71,549 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 71,263 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 71,143 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 71,119 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 71,292 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 71,437 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilmington
Wilmington is:
30.0% White with 21,298 White residents.
53.0% African American with 37,636 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 935 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 639 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 2,440 Two Or More residents.
11.3% Hispanic with 8,013 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.0% | 60.1% | 58.9% |
| African American | 53.0% | 21.5% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 9.9% | 18.7% |
Gender in Wilmington
Wilmington is 53.5% female with 37,972 female residents.
Wilmington is 46.5% male with 33,062 male residents.
| Gender | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 46.5% | 48.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilmington for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Wilmington completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Wilmington completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Wilmington completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Wilmington completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Wilmington completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Wilmington completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Wilmington completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Wilmington completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Wilmington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wilmington, Delaware
10.1% of households in Wilmington earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Wilmington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Wilmington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.8% of households in Wilmington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Wilmington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Wilmington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Wilmington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Wilmington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Wilmington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Wilmington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.8% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
