Wilmington, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wilmington, Massachusetts is 23,195 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $161,473, the median home value is $646,200, and the median age is 42.1.
23,195
Population
1367
People / sq mi
$161,473
Median Income
$646,200
Median Home Value
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Wilmington covers 17.0 sq mi of land at 1367 people per square mile.
About Wilmington, MA
What sets Wilmington apart is money: median household income runs $161,473, above the US median of $78,538. Wilmington is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 23,195.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $161,473, putting Wilmington near the top of US cities. Very few residents live in poverty — 2.0%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $646,200, with typical rent around $2,412.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 49.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 17.9%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Wilmington firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$161,473
Median Household Income
$60,558
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$646,200
Median Home Value
$2,412
Median Rent
86.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.0%
High School+
49.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.7%
Drive Alone
71.2%
Public Transit
17.9%
Work From Home
29.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
12.0%
Foreign Born
91.4%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
10.5%
With Disability
99.1%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.1% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.2% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilmington, Massachusetts has a population of 23,195 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Wilmington, Massachusetts is $161,473, with 2.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wilmington, Massachusetts is $646,200, with median monthly rent at $2,412 and a homeownership rate of 86.9%.
The median age in Wilmington, Massachusetts is 42.1 years. The population is 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
Wilmington Cdp, MA Climate
Wilmington Cdp, MA has an average annual temperature of 9.5°C (49°F) and receives about 1129 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.5°C
Avg Temp
1129
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 26° | 103 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 85 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 99 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 97 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 89 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 87 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 84 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 87 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 93 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 100 mm |
| November | 6° / 42° | 105 mm |
| December | 0° / 31° | 100 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Wilmington Cdp, MA
The most comfortable months to visit Wilmington Cdp, MA are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.