Wilmington, DE
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

70,644

Unemployment

8.4%

Poverty

26.0%

Median Home

$168,000

Median Income

$45,032

Median Rent

$1,001

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Wilmington SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Wilmington, DE Crime Report

4,208
Total Crimes

5,958.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

140.58%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Wilmington / 100k People	Delaware / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	4,208	5,958.3	2,674.8	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,058	1,498.1	422.6	366.7
Murder	24	34.0	4.9	5.0
Robbery	326	461.6	81.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	689	975.6	304.7	250.2
Property Crime	3,150	4,460.2	2,252.2	2,109.9
Burglary	569	805.7	304.8	340.5
Larceny	2,121	3,003.2	1,782.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	460	651.3	164.7	219.9

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Wilmington, DE Cost Of Living

106
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Wilmington	Delaware	National Average
Overall	106	114	100

Services	119	116	100
Groceries	123	121	100
Health	112	100	100
Housing	91	121	100
Transportation	110	104	100
Utilities	84	93	100

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Wilmington, DE Photos

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Wilmington Station From Parking Garagec July

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Rankings for Wilmington in Delaware

Ranks #2 in Most Dangerous Cities In Delaware

Ranks #6 in Worst Places To Live In Delaware

Ranks #19 in Safest Places In Delaware

Map Of Wilmington, DE

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Population over time in Wilmington

Year	Population	% Change
2019	70,644	-0.4%
2018	70,904	-0.5%
2017	71,276	-0.3%
2016	71,502	-0.1%
2015	71,549	0.4%
2014	71,263	0.2%
2013	71,143	0.0%
2012	71,119	-0.2%
2011	71,292	-0.2%
2010	71,437	-

Race / Ethnicity in Wilmington

White

29.2% (20,608)

African American

57.4% (40,574)

American Indian

0.2% (148)

Asian

1.2% (840)

Hawaiian

0.0% (12)

Other

0.3% (214)

Two Or More

1.5% (1,046)

Hispanic

10.2% (7,202)

Race	Wilmington	DE	USA
White	29.2%	62.3%	60.7%
African American	57.4%	21.7%	12.3%
American Indian	0.2%	0.3%	0.7%
Asian	1.2%	3.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	1.5%	2.4%	2.4%
Hispanic	10.2%	9.2%	18.0%

Gender in Wilmington

Female

52.6% (37,158)

Male

47.4% (33,486)

Gender	Wilmington	DE	USA
Female	52.6%	51.6%	50.8%
Male	47.4%	48.4%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wilmington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (1,412)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (6,357)

High School / GED

39.0% (27,551)

Some College

16.0% (11,303)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (3,532)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (11,303)

Master's Degree

8.0% (5,651)

Professional Degree

3.0% (2,119)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (1,412)

Education	Wilmington	DE	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	3.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	39.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	16.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Wilmington, Delaware

Less than $10,000

13.5% (952,269)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.8% (483,123)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.2% (794,088)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.2% (794,088)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.5% (809,293)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.7% (1,110,449)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.2% (720,516)

$100,000 to $149,999

10.7% (758,283)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.4% (312,926)

$200,000 or more

4.7% (329,358)

Income	Wilmington	DE	USA
Less than $10,000	13.5%	5.3%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.8%	3.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.2%	7.5%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.2%	8.6%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.5%	11.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.7%	17.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.2%	14.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	10.7%	16.5%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.4%	7.5%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	4.7%	7.0%	7.7%