Wilmington, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · New Hanover County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
118,578
Population
2,308/sq mi density
$63,900
Median Income
$46,062 per capita
$350,300
Home Value
$419,038 Zillow
$1,311
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
483
Violent Crime/100K
3,530 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,900 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$350,300 home value, $1,311/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
483 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
118,578
Census 2023
Population Density
2,308
per square mile
Land Area
53.0
square miles (137.3 km²)
Median Age
37.5 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 14.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.9%
Black
14.9%
Hispanic
8.9%
Asian
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.6%
Spanish
7.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.7%
Veterans
5.8%
3% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.9%
1% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.4%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.6%
35% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.485
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 118,578 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,308 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 53.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.9% |
| Female | 53.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Language
| English Only | 90.6% |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.8% |
| Disability | 12.9% |
| Health Insurance | 88.4% |
| Uninsured | 11.6% |
| Broadband Access | 89.9% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.485 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |