Wilmington, DE

Census Place

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2021 Population

70,926

0.384% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tom Carper

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Representative

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

1.11% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24%

3.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$49,354

9.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$173,800

0.173% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

33,035

2.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wilmington, DE had a population of 70.9k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $49,354. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wilmington, DE grew from 70,655 to 70,926, a 0.384% increase and its median household income grew from $45,139 to $49,354, a 9.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilmington, DE are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (56.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.9%), White (Hispanic) (4.96%), Other (Hispanic) (3.47%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%).

None of the households in Wilmington, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Wilmington, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilmington, DE are Strayer University-Delaware (450298) (55 degrees awarded in 2021) and Delaware College of Art and Design (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wilmington, DE was $173,800, and the homeownership rate was 43.7%.

Most people in Wilmington, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilmington, DE was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wilmington, DE is home to a population of 70.9k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.63% of Wilmington, DE residents were born outside of the country (5.41k people).

In 2021, there were 1.94 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.8k people) in Wilmington, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.52k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Wilmington, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wilmington, DE was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wilmington, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilmington, DE

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
39.8k ± 1.56k
White (Non-Hispanic)
20.5k ± 1.17k
White (Hispanic)
3.52k ± 604

10.5%

Hispanic Population

7.44k people

10.5% of the people in Wilmington, DE are hispanic (7.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wilmington, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Delaware.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,392 ± 2,924 people
India
10,661 ± 2,521 people
China
6,095 ± 1,911 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Delaware was Mexico, the natal country of 14,392 Delaware residents, followed by India with 10,661 and China with 6,095.

Foreign-Born Population

7.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.41k people

7.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.42k people

As of 2021, 7.63% of Wilmington, DE residents (5.41k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilmington, DE was 7.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wilmington, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,147 ± 398
Gulf War (2001-)
666 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
405 ± 157

Wilmington, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilmington, DE employs 33k people. The largest industries in Wilmington, DE are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,907 people), Educational Services (3,275 people), and Finance & Insurance (3,221 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($94,153), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,985), and Information ($60,299).

Males in Delaware have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,775. The income inequality in Delaware (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

33k

2021 Value

± 1,692

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 6.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilmington, DE grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 32.1k employees to 33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilmington, DE, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,351 people), Management Occupations (2,952 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,540 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilmington, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

33k

2021 Value

± 1,692

2.91%

1 Year growth

± 6.94%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilmington, DE grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 32.1k employees to 33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilmington, DE, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,907 people), Educational Services (3,275 people), and Finance & Insurance (3,221 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilmington, DE, though some of these residents may live in Wilmington, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,649

Median earning men ± $2,168

$38,555

Median earning women ± $4,701

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,500), Public Administration ($62,541), and Information ($61,287).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($64,485), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,494), and Public Administration ($54,306).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Delaware product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $12.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($5.7B) and Plastics/rubber ($5.06B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Delaware products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$61.7B

2020 Value in Delaware

$143B

Projected 2050 Value in Delaware

132% growth

In 2020, total outbound Delaware trade was $61.7B. This is expected to increase 132% to $143B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Delaware trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Delaware to other states, or from other states to Delaware.

Most Common Trade Partners

Pennsylvania
$9.01B
New Jersey
$4.85B
Ohio
$4.34B

In 2020, the top outbound Delaware domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Pennsylvania with $9.01B, followed by New Jersey with $4.85B and Ohio and $4.34B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Delaware shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wilmington, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wilmington, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.991%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.991%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Tom Carper

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Tom Carper and Chris Coons are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wilmington, DE

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Delaware at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Wilmington, DE is currently represented by Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Wilmington, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wilmington, DE awarded 93 degrees. The student population of Wilmington, DE in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 106 male students and 302 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilmington, DE are Black or African American (35 and 37.6%), followed by White (24 and 25.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 11.8%), and Two or More Races (9 and 9.68%).

The largest universities in Wilmington, DE by number of degrees awarded are Strayer University-Delaware (450298) (55 and 59.1%) and Delaware College of Art and Design (38 and 40.9%).

The most popular majors in Wilmington, DE are General Business (23 and 24.7%), Illustration (12 and 12.9%), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (11 and 11.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wilmington, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 408 (26% men and 74% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 408 students enrolled in Wilmington, DE, 26% men and 74% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 217 records, of which 72.8% were women and 27.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Illustration
12 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
11 degrees awarded
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wilmington, DE was Illustration with 12 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wilmington, DE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Strayer University-Delaware (450298)
55 degrees awarded
Delaware College of Art and Design
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Strayer University-Delaware (450298) with 55 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 24 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilmington, DE, which is 0.348 times less than the 69 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 1.46 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($24,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.564% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.617% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (240k), Some college (163k), and Bachelors Degree (141k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wilmington, DE was $173,800 in 2021, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,500 to $173,800, a 0.173% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilmington, DE is 43.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wilmington, DE have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilmington, DE is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Wilmington, DE is $49,354. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Wilmington, DE was Census Tract 13 with a value of $139,643, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $77,723 and $77,468.

Housing

Property

$173,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,987

$13,717

Median Property Taxes

±$935

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilmington, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wilmington, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

43.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 43.7% of the housing units in Wilmington, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 43.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilmington, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13
Census Tract 5
Census Tract 12

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wilmington, DE was Census Tract 13 with a value of $139,643, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $77,723 and $77,468.

The following map shows all of the places in Wilmington, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,354

Median Household Income

± $2,888

31.4k

Number of Households

± 1,592

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.4k households in Wilmington, DE grew to $49,354 from the previous year's value of $45,139.

The following chart displays the households in Wilmington, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wilmington, DE is from Delaware.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Delaware

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in Delaware

In 2021, the income inequality in Delaware was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.595% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Delaware was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Delaware in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Delaware across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (62.5%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Public Transit (10.2%)

In 2021, 62.5% of workers in Wilmington, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilmington, DE have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.22% of the workforce in Wilmington, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wilmington, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wilmington, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wilmington, DE have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilmington, DE (16.4k out of 68.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilmington, DE is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Wilmington, DE has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 0.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Castle County, DE see 1087 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.03% decrease from the previous year (1121 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1738 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 274 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,087 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Castle County, DE

Primary care physicians in New Castle County, DE see an average of 1,087 patients per year. This represents a 3.03% decrease from the previous year (1,121 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Castle County, DE in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.04%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

27.1%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

0.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilmington, DE grew by 7.44% from 5.62% to 6.04%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wilmington, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.