Wilmington, DE
Living in Wilmington
Bikeability79
Walkability86
Commute66
Public Transit79
Affordability73
Public Safety23
Airports63
Hospitals23
Colleges82
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Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
71kPopulation-793 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
28%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black57%
Caucasian29%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$838Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached54%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilmington
United States45
Delaware34
Philadelphia Metro Area51
New Castle County52
Property Crime in Wilmington
United States48
Delaware35
Philadelphia Metro Area42
New Castle County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilmington
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding72
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilmington, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilmington, DE
St Michaels School & Nursery Inc
1 miles, NW
Urban Promise School
1 miles, N
St Peter Cathedral School
1 miles, NW
Sharon Temple Adventist School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wilmington, DE
Wilmington University
5 miles, SW
Strayer University-Delaware
8 miles, SW
Goldey-Beacom College
8 miles, W
Neumann University
11 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilmington, DE
St Francis Hospital
2 miles, NW
Delaware Psychiatric Center
3 miles, SW
Alfred I Dupont Hospital for Children
3 miles, N
Rockford Center
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Wilmington, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
18 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
53 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
54 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
64 miles, N