Wilmington SnackAbility
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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 Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wilmington is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wilmington is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wilmington is $263,749.
The median income in Wilmington is $66,154.
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wilmington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wilmington | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wilmington, IL Weather
The average high in Wilmington is 59.7° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 71.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 28.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wilmington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Wilmington
No problems lived here 18 yrs
Small town feel nice downtown area
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Wilmington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wilmington
The current population in Wilmington is 5,494. The population has decreased 3.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,494 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,507 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,525 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 5,462 | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 5,883 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 6,030 | 2.0% |
| 2018 | 5,913 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 5,845 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 6,010 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 5,776 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 5,934 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 6,028 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 5,918 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,914 | 3.5% |
| 2010 | 5,712 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilmington
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Wilmington is:
84.0% White with 4,613 White residents.
2.7% African American with 149 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 45 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 23 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 146 Two Or More residents.
9.4% Hispanic with 518 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wilmington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wilmington
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Wilmington is 50.8% female with 2,790 female residents.
Wilmington is 49.2% male with 2,704 male residents.
| Gender | Wilmington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilmington for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Wilmington completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Wilmington completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Wilmington completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Wilmington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Wilmington completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Wilmington completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Wilmington completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Wilmington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wilmington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wilmington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wilmington, Illinois
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6.8% of households in Wilmington earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Wilmington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Wilmington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Wilmington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Wilmington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Wilmington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Wilmington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Wilmington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in Wilmington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Wilmington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wilmington | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
