Wilmington, NC
Living in Wilmington
Bikeability41
Walkability41
Commute89
Public Transit27
Affordability66
Public Safety81
Airports15
Hospitals44
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
120kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
20 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$246kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$849Median Monthly Rent+$169 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilmington
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilmington Metro Area15
New Hanover County17
Property Crime in Wilmington
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilmington Metro Area32
New Hanover County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilmington
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding62
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilmington, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilmington, NC
Peace Rose Montessori School
2 miles, NW
Waterview Learning Academy
2 miles, N
Oasis Day School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wilmington, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
1 miles, NE
University of Mount Olive
70 miles, N
Coastal Carolina University
71 miles, SW
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
82 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilmington, NC
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
2 miles, W
Wilmington Treatment Center
3 miles, W
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
11 miles, W
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wilmington, NC
Wilmington International Airport
4 miles, N
Albert J Ellis Airport
46 miles, N
Myrtle Beach International Airport
70 miles, SW
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
77 miles, NE