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Wilmington, DE

Founded 1638New Castle CountyElev. 28 m
Population
71,124
Median home
$224,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
53
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Wilmington

Wilmington is home to roughly 71,124 residents. Wilmington was founded in 1638 and sits in New Castle County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $55,269. Homes carry a median value of $224,500, and about 46% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (51.6%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
71,124
Median age
37
Median household income
$55,269
Per-capita income
$38,786
Poverty rate
23.2%
High-school grad or higher
88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg. commute
23 min
Work from home
14.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White29.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.9%
Black51.6%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.4%
Service20.1%
Sales & office18.1%
Production, transportation & material moving12.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$224,500
Median gross rent
$1,187/mo
Owner-occupied
46%
Median year built
1946
Households
32,062
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Wilmington has 53 public schools — 25 elementary, 6 middle, 14 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 20 schools
Reading41%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Brandywine High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Calloway (Cab) School of the ArtsHighGrades 6–12
Charter School of WilmingtonHighGrades 9–12charter
Concord High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Conrad Schools of ScienceHighGrades 6–12
Delaware Military AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Delcastle Technical High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Dickinson (John) SchoolHighGrades 6–12
duPont (Alexis I.) High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Freire Charter SchoolHighGrades 8–12charter
Great Oaks Charter SchoolHighGrades 8–12charter
Howard High School of TechnologyHighGrades 9–12
McKean (Thomas) High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Mount Pleasant High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime240% above national
Wilmington1,311
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime86% above national
Wilmington3,630
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wilmington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wilmington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · New Castle County
Winter weatherVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wilmington is in New Castle County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wilmington was founded in 1638 and sits in New Castle County. Elevation ~28 m.

Population trend
75K70K71,12419742024
Map of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
Where Wilmington is
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Historic places

88 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Water Witch Steam Fire Engine Company No. 5Lore, Charles B., Elementary SchoolSt. Hedwig's Roman Catholic ChurchSt. Mary's SchoolGrace United Methodist ChurchNew Castle Leather Raw Stock WarehousePostles HouseMount Lebanon Methodist Episcopal Church
Notable people from Wilmington
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Nearby cities
Elsmere (3 mi)Bellefonte (3 mi)Newport (4 mi)New Castle (5 mi)Arden (6 mi)Delaware (12 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wilmington, DE (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wilmington, Delaware.

Mark I Taylor, 40
Wilmington · Cumberland County · 19801
Angel Rivera, 58
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19805
AKA Angelo Garcia, Carlos Garcia
Jose A Rodriguez, 60
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19805
AKA X Angel, X Cheito
Miguel Sanchez-Perez, 23
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19804
Edward Anthony Wright, 32
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19804
AKA Edward Wright, Edward A Wright
Edward Rodriguez, 69
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19801
Edward Lee Brown, 90
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19802
AKA Edward Brown, Edward L Brown
Edward Smith, 70
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19802
AKA Ed Smith, Edward A Smith
George K Brown, 44
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19801
AKA Boo Brown, George Brown
Gregory Porter, 62
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19805
AKA George Green, Steven Greene
Charles B Miller, 69
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19802
AKA X Brad, Brad Lee
Joseph Carter, 20
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19801
AKA Joseph James-Carter, Joseph Quincy James-Carter
Joseph Wright, 62
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19802
AKA X Joseph R, Joseph Alan Wright
Joseph F Clark, 62
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19810
AKA Joseph Clark, Joseph Francis Clark
Steven E Anderson, 62
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19802
AKA Steve Anderson, Steven Anderson
Steve M Brown, 49
Wilmington · New Castle County · 19809
AKA Steve Brown, Steven Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wilmington — frequently asked

What is the population of Wilmington, Delaware?
Wilmington has a population of about 71,124, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wilmington?
The median home value in Wilmington is $224,500, and the median gross rent is $1,187/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wilmington safe? What is the crime rate?
Wilmington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,311 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wilmington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates New Castle County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 53 public schools (25 elementary, 6 middle, 14 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wilmington?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Wilmington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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