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Wilmington, DE

Total Population
38,107
Median Household Income
$91,847
Median Home Value
$296,900
Median Rent
$1,299

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$91,847
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$296,900
100.7% above state median
Rent
$1,299
100% above state median
Median Age
42.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wilmington, DE

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

39.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.7%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$91,847
+22.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-47,550,798
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.46 people

Total Households
15,231
Family Households
49.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
22.1%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.1%
Total Employed Residents:9,764

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.6%
284 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
163 workers
Total Commuting Workers:17,543
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.6%
20,362 employed
Labor Force
21,296
927 unemployed
Median Age
42.8 years
Per Capita Income
$47,135
Poverty Rate
6.7%

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