Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wilmington, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,620

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%10,811

Two or More

5.4%683

Black

4.7%596

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%357

Asian

0.7%92

Other

0.5%61

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%16

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%209

High School Diploma

38.5%3,182

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%554

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%925

Associate's Degree

13.9%1,147

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%1,129

Master's Degree

6.6%542

Professional Degree

0.8%64

Doctorate

0.2%19

HS or Higher

94.1%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,400

Median Renti

$909

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%3,238

Renter-Occupied

41.8%2,329

Total Units

5,943

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%99

$50K–$100K

7.4%239

$100K–$150K

19.5%631

$150K–$200K

32.6%1,054

$200K–$300K

29.3%949

$300K–$500K

7.7%250

$500K–$1M

0.5%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

256

$500–$750

545

$750–$1,000

530

$1,000–$1,250

388

$1,250–$1,500

239

$1,500–$2,000

196

$2,000+

123

Year Built

2010–2019

4%237

2000–2009

13.7%814

1990–1999

16.3%967

1980–1989

12.3%730

1970–1979

11.3%670

1960–1969

6%356

1950–1959

16.7%993

1940–1949

3.4%201

1939 or earlier

16.4%975

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.4%3,697

Electricity

31.2%1,735

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%63

No Fuel

0.7%37

Other

0.6%31

Fuel Oil

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,199

Mean Household Incomei

$67,519

Per Capita Incomei

$30,590

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

5,937

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%366

$10K–$15K

4.4%243

$15K–$20K

5.7%318

$20K–$25K

4.7%264

$25K–$30K

4.3%241

$30K–$35K

6.2%344

$35K–$40K

2.6%144

$40K–$45K

2.7%151

$45K–$50K

4.6%256

$50K–$60K

11%615

$60K–$75K

9.1%504

$75K–$100K

17.6%979

$100K–$125K

9.8%545

$125K–$150K

5.5%306

$150K–$200K

3.4%188

$200K+

1.9%103

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,530

Avg. Commutei

17.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,685

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,108(11.2% of civilian adults)