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Population Review

Wilmington city, NC — Population & Demographics

Wilmington city, NC has a population of 118,578. The median household income is $63,900 and the median age is 37.5.

118,578

Population

$63,900

Median Income

$350,300

Median Home Value

37.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White72.9%
Black or African American14.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$63,900

Median Household Income

$46,062

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$350,300

Median Home Value

$1,311

Median Rent

46.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.5%

High School+

45.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

17.7%

Work From Home

18.5 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Wilmington city, NC has a population of 118,578 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wilmington city, NC is $63,900, with 8.9% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Wilmington city, NC is $350,300, with median rent at $1,311.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.