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Wilmington, NC

New Hanover CountyElev. 9 m
Population
118,578
Median home
$350,300
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
44
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About Wilmington

Wilmington is home to roughly 118,578 residents. Wilmington sits in New Hanover County, and is nicknamed "Port City". The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $63,900. Homes carry a median value of $350,300, and about 47% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.9%). Around 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
118,578
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$63,900
Per-capita income
$46,062
Poverty rate
16.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
18.5 min
Work from home
17.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.9%
Hispanic or Latino8.9%
Black14.8%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts46.8%
Sales & office19%
Service18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving8.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$350,300
Median gross rent
$1,311/mo
Owner-occupied
46.8%
Median year built
1988
Households
55,145
Avg. household size
2.06

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Wilmington has 44 public schools — 29 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 15 schools
Reading39%
Math29%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLCHighGrades 6–12
Emsley A Laney HighHighGrades 9–12
Eugene Ashley HighHighGrades 9–12
Girls Leadership Academy of WilmingtonHighGrades 6–12charter
Isaac M Bear Early College High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
J. C. Roe CenterHighGrades 6–12
John T Hoggard HighHighGrades 9–12
New Hanover HighHighGrades 9–12
Charles P Murray MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Emma B Trask MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
M C S Noble MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Myrtle Grove MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Roland-Grise MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Williston MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% above national
Wilmington492
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime81% above national
Wilmington3,535
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher 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 Hanover County
HurricaneVery High
LightningVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Wilmington sits in New Hanover County, nicknamed “Port City”. Elevation ~9 m.

Population trend
122K72K118,57819702024
Map of Wilmington
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

USS NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) National Historic LandmarkFederal Building and CourthouseCity Hall/Thalian HallWalker, James, Nursing School QuartersHooper, William, School (Former)Delgrado SchoolBellamy Mansion, Slave QuartersSt. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Notable people from Wilmington
Sugar Ray LeonardAriana DeBoseStoyaSam JonesCharlie DanielsLara TrumpPercy HeathKristen DaltonDavid BrinkleyCheyenne Kimball
People searches in Wilmington
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Nearby cities
Leland (9 mi)Jacksonville (46 mi)New Bern (77 mi)Goldsboro (81 mi)Fayetteville (86 mi)Greenville (100 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Wilmington, NC (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wilmington, North Carolina.

Edward Carl Campbell, 35
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28405
AKA Ed Campbell, Edward E Campbell
Edward C Brown, 70
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28401
AKA Edward Brown, Charles Edward Brown
George T Green, 57
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28409
AKA Timothy Green, Timmy Green
Joseph Franklin Mowery, 54
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28412
AKA Joseph Mowery, Joseph F Mowery
Donald R White, 69
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28401
AKA Diego White, Donny White
Brian S Walker, 46
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28411
AKA Brian Walker, Brian Scott Walker
Anthony Rivera, 56
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28412
AKA Anthony Donald Rivera
Antonio Demont Johnson, 50
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28401
AKA Tony Johnson, Man Johnson
Christopher Wilcox, 28
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28403
AKA Chris Wilcox, Christopher Bryce Wilcox
Christopher Lee Smith, 51
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28412
AKA X Booboo, Chris Smith
Ricardo Gregory White, 41
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28412
AKA Osar Bey, Ricardo G White
David M Smith, 38
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28405
AKA David Matthew Smith, Matthew D Smith
Michael W Miller, 65
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28405
AKA X Mike, Mike Miller
Michael Edward Brown, 76
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28405
Michael Eugene Smith, 57
Wilmington · New Hanover County · 28403
AKA Michael E Smith

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, North Carolina?
Wilmington has a population of about 118,578, 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 $350,300, and the median gross rent is $1,311/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wilmington safe? What is the crime rate?
Wilmington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 492 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 Hanover County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Wilmington?
Wilmington has 44 public schools (29 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wilmington?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near Wilmington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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