Living in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
120,194
Unemployment
5.7%
Poverty
22.2%
Median Home
$246,400
Median Income
$47,580
Median Rent
$998
Wilmington SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Wilmington, NC Crime Report
4,352
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,488.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
40.86%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilmington / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,352 | 3,488.6 | 2,729.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 759 | 608.4 | 371.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 5.6 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 127 | 101.8 | 72.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 551 | 441.7 | 262.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,593 | 2,880.2 | 2,357.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 771 | 618.0 | 519.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,564 | 2,055.3 | 1,666.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 258 | 206.8 | 172.2 | 219.9 |
Wilmington, NC Cost Of Living
105
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Wilmington | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 85 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 98 | 100 | |
Wilmington, NC Photos
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Rankings for Wilmington in North Carolina
Map Of Wilmington, NC
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Population over time in Wilmington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 120,194 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 118,094 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 115,261 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 113,724 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 111,998 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 110,100 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 108,530 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 107,116 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 105,900 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 104,730 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilmington
| Race | Wilmington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.7% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 18.0% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wilmington
| Gender | Wilmington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilmington for adults over 25
| Education | Wilmington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wilmington, North Carolina
| Income | Wilmington | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
