Wilmington, NC
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

120,194

Unemployment

5.7%

Poverty

22.2%

Median Home

$246,400

Median Income

$47,580

Median Rent

$998

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Wilmington SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Wilmington, NC Crime Report

4,352
Total Crimes

3,488.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

40.86%
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

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Wilmington, NC Cost Of Living

105
Wilmington's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
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

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Wilmington, NC Photos

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Rankings for Wilmington in North Carolina

Ranks #86 in Worst Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #113 in Most Dangerous Cities In North Carolina

Ranks #133 in Cheapest Places To Live 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

White

71.7% (86,130)

African American

18.0% (21,625)

American Indian

0.2% (289)

Asian

1.3% (1,609)

Hawaiian

0.2% (197)

Other

0.2% (236)

Two Or More

2.1% (2,562)

Hispanic

6.3% (7,546)

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

Female

53.6% (64,480)

Male

46.4% (55,713)

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

< 9th Grade

3.0% (3,605)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (6,009)

High School / GED

21.0% (25,240)

Some College

21.0% (25,240)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (10,817)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (32,452)

Master's Degree

9.0% (10,817)

Professional Degree

3.0% (3,605)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (2,403)

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

Less than $10,000

10.7% (1,283,278)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.2% (749,385)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.8% (1,416,349)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.7% (1,283,048)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.8% (1,544,124)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.2% (2,070,420)

$75,000 to $99,999

9.6% (1,149,978)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.0% (1,320,345)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.2% (499,129)

$200,000 or more

5.9% (703,339)

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%

Wilmington, NC
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Rankings for Wilmington in North Carolina

Ranks #86 in Worst Places To Live In North Carolina

Ranks #113 in Most Dangerous Cities In North Carolina