Wilmington, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wilmington, Ohio is 12,637 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 152nd-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $52,661, the median home value is $162,700, and the median age is 36.7.
The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (12,481 → 12,639).
12,637
Population
976
People / sq mi
$52,661
Median Income
$162,700
Median Home Value
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Wilmington covers 12.9 sq mi of land at 976 people per square mile.
About Wilmington, OH
The poverty rate is what most separates Wilmington from the typical city: 19.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 12,637 residents, Wilmington is a city in Ohio.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $52,661, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 19.5%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $162,700, with typical rent around $925.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 23.7%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (4.4%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Wilmington: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Wilmington city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wilmington city had a population of 12,481 in 2010 and 12,639 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,672 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.09%.
12,639
Population (2024)
12,481
Population (2010)
12,672
Peak (2021)
0.09%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,481 |
| 2011 | 12,477 |
| 2012 | 12,431 |
| 2013 | 12,415 |
| 2014 | 12,360 |
| 2015 | 12,416 |
| 2016 | 12,377 |
| 2017 | 12,397 |
| 2018 | 12,416 |
| 2019 | 12,366 |
| 2020 | 12,661 |
| 2021 | 12,672 |
| 2022 | 12,599 |
| 2023 | 12,602 |
| 2024 | 12,639 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,661
Median Household Income
$28,874
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$162,700
Median Home Value
$925
Median Rent
56.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.7%
High School+
23.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
79.8%
Public Transit
4.4%
Work From Home
17.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.4%
Foreign Born
95.8%
Non-English at Home
11.2%
Veterans
18.5%
With Disability
92.9%
Health Insurance
91.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Retail Trade | 9.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.4% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilmington, Ohio has a population of 12,637 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 152nd-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Wilmington, Ohio is $52,661, with 19.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wilmington, Ohio is $162,700, with median monthly rent at $925 and a homeownership rate of 56.7%.
The median age in Wilmington, Ohio is 36.7 years. The population is 45.3% male and 54.7% female.
The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (12,481 → 12,639).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.