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Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

120,805population

37.1median age

This community is a community of 120,805 with a median age of 37.1. The population is predominantly White (69.9%) with a significant Black community (14.4%). Median household income is $66,738. 94.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 47.6%, with a median home value of $383,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.9%84,455

Black

14.4%17,422

Hispanic/Latino

8.8%10,612

Two or More

4.6%5,562

Asian

1.3%1,561

Other

0.8%959

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%192

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%2,716

High School Diploma

15.5%12,666

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%4,509

Some College (1+ yr)

12.6%10,291

Associate's Degree

10.3%8,401

Bachelor's Degree

30.4%24,824

Master's Degree

11.5%9,354

Professional Degree

2.9%2,382

Doctorate

2%1,653

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

46.8%

Graduate+

16.4%

Housingi

$383,800median home value

$1,395median rent

47.6%homeownership

62,836total units

9.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 47.6%

Renter 52.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%587

$50K–$100K

1.1%296

$100K–$150K

2.7%729

$150K–$200K

7.4%1,986

$200K–$300K

19.4%5,221

$300K–$500K

37.4%10,087

$500K–$1M

22.7%6,122

$1M+

7.2%1,944

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,501

$500–$750

1,533

$750–$1,000

3,069

$1,000–$1,250

5,277

$1,250–$1,500

5,240

$1,500–$2,000

8,188

$2,000+

4,022

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%2,364

2010–2019

13.8%8,644

2000–2009

15.4%9,691

1990–1999

15.2%9,555

1980–1989

13.7%8,637

1970–1979

11.3%7,102

1960–1969

6.1%3,850

1950–1959

6.1%3,849

1940–1949

5.6%3,530

1939 or earlier

8.9%5,614

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.4%47,807

Utility Gas

12.9%7,295

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%633

Fuel Oil

0.5%299

No Fuel

0.5%290

Other

0.2%108

Solar

0.2%86

Wood

0.1%70

Coal

0%24

Household Economyi

$66,738median household income

$49,405per capita income

15.5%poverty rate

4.3%unemployment

68,857labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%3,347

$10K–$15K

3.5%2,004

$15K–$20K

3.9%2,197

$20K–$25K

4.2%2,365

$25K–$30K

3.9%2,204

$30K–$35K

4.1%2,309

$35K–$40K

3.8%2,161

$40K–$45K

4.3%2,418

$45K–$50K

4.5%2,560

$50K–$60K

7.3%4,130

$60K–$75K

9.8%5,536

$75K–$100K

12.2%6,881

$100K–$125K

8.8%4,960

$125K–$150K

6.1%3,462

$150K–$200K

7%3,973

$200K+

10.8%6,105

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,414

Residentsi

4,413

Avg. Tenant Renti

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

62 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing979 homes59% occupied$370/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,591 homes64% occupied$521/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8644 homes92% occupied$365/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC86 homes97% occupied$410/mo rent

811/PRAC11 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,738/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79.7%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

15.4%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

4.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $53K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

79.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.1% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,9275.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,818

United Kingdom

505

Korea

270

Canada

210

China

192

Germany

170

Philippines

131

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

64,446

Avg. Commutei

18.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

65,608

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,451(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.1%Insured

10.9%Uninsured