Living in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
10
Education
8
Commute
8
Wilmington, DE Crime Report
4,601
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,466.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
151.75%
Above National Average
Above National Average
Wilmington, DE Cost Of Living
106
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
Wilmington, Delaware Info Snack
Wilmington (Lenape: Paxahakink, Pakehakink) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Delaware. The city was built on the site of Fort Christina, the first Swedish settlement in North America. It is at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine River, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley metropolitan area. Wilmington was named by Proprietor Thomas Penn after his friend Spencer Compton, Earl of Wilmington, who was prime minister in the reign of George II of Great Britain.
Population
70,904
Unemployment
8.4%
Poverty
25.1%
Median Home
$169,400
Median Income
$42,854
Median Rent
$974
Wilmington, DE Photos
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Rankings for Wilmington in Delaware
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Map Of Wilmington, DE
Population over time in Wilmington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 70,904 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 71,276 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 71,502 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 71,549 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 71,263 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 71,143 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 71,119 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 71,292 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 71,437 | - |
| Crime/100k | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 1544.5 | 423.6 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 32.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 503.1 | 89.5 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 989.4 | 294.2 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 4921.5 | 2324.4 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 796.8 | 326.5 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 3489.5 | 1845.3 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 635.2 | 152.6 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilmington
| Race | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29.2% | 62.7% | 61.1% |
| African American | 57.4% | 21.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 9.1% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Wilmington, Delaware
| Income | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.5% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 9.0% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 6.6% | 7.0% |
Gender in Wilmington
| Gender | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilmington for adults over 25
| Education | Wilmington | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
2 Reviews & Comments About Wilmington
Overall User Rating
3.0
/5
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I love Wilmington because it is small and everyone knows eachother!
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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.
